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Cor pulmonale in asthma.

P M Calverley, J R Catterall, C Shapiro

    British Journal of Diseases of the Chest
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    Right ventricular failure is common in COPD but rare in asthma. This case study details a young asthmatic patient who developed this severe complication, highlighting the need for vigilance.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Pulmonology
    • Respiratory Medicine

    Background:

    • Pulmonary hypertension leading to right ventricular failure is a known complication of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
    • This complication is considered rare in patients with bronchial asthma.

    Observation:

    • A 20-year-old male with extrinsic asthma presented with persistent hypoxemia and hypercapnia.
    • The patient also exhibited secondary polycythemia and signs of cor pulmonale.

    Findings:

    • The case highlights an unusual presentation of bronchial asthma.
    • The patient developed significant pulmonary hypertension and secondary right ventricular failure.

    Implications:

    • Asthma can, in rare cases, lead to severe complications like cor pulmonale.
  • Further investigation into the mechanisms and risk factors for right ventricular failure in asthma is warranted.