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. 2000 Apr;2(2):149-158.
doi: 10.1007/s11936-000-0008-z.

Cor Pulmonale

ED Missov  1 , De Marco T
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Cor Pulmonale

ED Missov et al. Curr Treat Options Cardiovasc Med. 2000 Apr.

Abstract

The goals of treatment of cor pulmonale are 1) to reduce pulmonary arterial hypertension; 2) to optimize gas-exchange efficiency; and 3) to improve survival. These goals are achieved through long-term oxygen therapy, bronchodilator and vasodilator therapy, aggressive treatment of pulmonary infection, and anticoagulation. Selected patients may benefit from available surgical options.

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