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Cor Pulmonale (Pulmonary Heart Disease)
What is it?
Cor pulmonale is a condition in which the right side of the heart is forced to work harder due to high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension), often caused by chronic lung disease.
What are the symptoms?
Shortness of breath, especially with exertion
Fatigue or weakness
Swelling in the legs, ankles, or abdomen (edema)
Chest discomfort or pressure
Bluish lips or fingers (cyanosis)
Rapid heart rate
What else could it be? (Differential diagnosis)
Heart failure (left-sided)
Pulmonary embolism
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Left-sided heart failure
What are the aggravating factors?
Chronic lung diseases (e.g., emphysema, chronic bronchitis)
Smoking or exposure to lung irritants
Sleep apnea
Obesity
What types of food are helpful?
Low-sodium diet: To manage fluid retention.
High-protein diet: To support overall health and repair (e.g., lean meats, legumes).
Antioxidant-rich foods: To help reduce inflammation and support lung health (e.g., berries, spinach).
Sample Recipe: Quinoa and Grilled Chicken Bowl
Ingredients: Quinoa, grilled chicken, spinach, cucumbers, olive oil.
Directions: Prepare quinoa, grill chicken, and toss everything together with a drizzle of olive oil.
What are the traditional treatments?
Oxygen therapy: To relieve symptoms of hypoxia.
Diuretics: To reduce fluid retention and ease symptoms.
Vasodilators: To reduce pulmonary hypertension (e.g., sildenafil, endothelin receptor antagonists).
Beta-blockers: For managing symptoms of heart failure.
What are the natural and alternative treatments?
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10): May help improve heart function and reduce inflammation.
Omega-3 fatty acids: To reduce inflammation in the lungs and heart.
Herbal remedies: Hawthorn berries have been traditionally used to support heart health.