Cor pulmonale may be caused by all of the following except:
A. interstitial fibrosis of the lung
B. multiple emboli of the pulmonary vasculature
C. pulmonary emphysema
D. aortic valvular disease
aanya.bansal Answered question August 24, 2024
The correct answer is (D) aortic valvular disease.
Cor pulmonale is a condition where the right side of the heart becomes enlarged and weakened due to increased pressure and resistance in the lungs. The most common causes of cor pulmonale are:
– Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema (C)
– Pulmonary embolism or multiple emboli (B)
– Interstitial lung disease, including interstitial fibrosis (A)
– Other lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, or pneumoconiosis
aanya.bansal Answered question August 24, 2024