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Co- pulmonale - Coggle Diagram
Co- pulmonale
Clinical signs and symptoms
peripheral edema
hepatomegaly
chest pain
ascites
cyanosis
swelling of feet and lungs
pathophysiology
increased viscosity of the blood
increased pulmonary vascular resistance
obligation of the pulmonary capillary bed'
indication
increased right ventricular work
hypertension
right ventricular hypertrophy
right ventricular failure
diagnostic test
chest X-Ray
cardiomegaly
lambs
ECG
right heart chaterization
causes
chronic obstrative pulmonary diseases
sleelp apnea
blood clots in the lungs
cystic fibrosis
untreated pulmonary hypertension
nursing intervention
monitor fluid intake
reposition the bed ridden patient often to prevent atelectasis
plan a nutritious diet with the patient
provide respiratory care, including oxygen theraphy
concern about the patient illness
listen careful to the patients fear
treatment
take oxygen therapy vasodilation
take oxygen therapy
lung or heart transplant
vasodilation
diuretics may be prescribed