Hypertrophy and dilation of the RIGHT VENTRICLE of the heart that is caused by PULMONARY HYPERTENSION. This condition is often associated with pulmonary parenchymal or vascular diseases, such as CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE and PULMONARY EMBOLISM.
    

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Cor pulmonale / por J. Codina-Altés.

[Report 1963] / Medical Officer of Health, West Sussex County Council.

Chronic bronchitis, emphysema and cor pulmonale / by C.H. Stuart-Harris and T. Hanley ; written in collaboration with Marjorie Clifton [and others].

Cor pulmonale (pulmonary heart disease) / by R. K. Bhargava.

The pulmonary circulation in normal man and in chronic cardio-pulmonary diseases / by A. Cournand.

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Cor pulmonale / por J. Codina-Altés.

[Report 1963] / Medical Officer of Health, West Sussex County Council.

Chronic bronchitis, emphysema and cor pulmonale / by C.H. Stuart-Harris and T. Hanley ; written in collaboration with Marjorie Clifton [and others].

Cor pulmonale (pulmonary heart disease) / by R. K. Bhargava.

The pulmonary circulation in normal man and in chronic cardio-pulmonary diseases / by A. Cournand.