Pulmonale Hypertonie

Abstract

Definitions of the different forms of pulmonary hypertension are given. The pathophysiological mechanisms are briefly reviewed. The total and regional blood flow distribution pattern measured by ~aaXenon are correlated with the mean pulmonary artery pressure in patients with Cor pulmona]e of different etiology and degree. A comparison between clinical, radiological, ECG and haemodynamic findings at rest and during exercise is then made for patients with various degrees of pulmonary hypertension.

Effect of Isosorbide Dinitrate on Hemodynamics and Respiration of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and of Patients with Chronic Cor pulmonale

“…CAD was ruled out by negative history of angina and a normal ECG under physical exertion. The term 'cor pulmonale' was usedin contrast to the WHO definition -in the presence of an abnormal high pulmonary artery pressure in relation to the lung perfusion at rest or/and during physical exertion, if a lung disease was proven and an affection of the left heart were excluded [12].…”