Clinical manifestations of chronic pulmonary heart disease

Patients often experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, cough, sputum production, and chest tightness, accompanied by cardiac symptoms including palpitations, chest pain, and dyspnea. Pulmonary percussion reveals hyperresonance, with diminished breath sounds and, in severe cases, respiratory distress. Cardiac abnormalities may include heart murmurs, arrhythmias, and myocardial hypertrophy. In addition to pulmonary and cardiac manifestations, patients may also develop fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight loss.

These symptoms are primarily caused by chronic cor pulmonale leading to insufficient oxygen supply, which affects the normal function of other organs. The diagnosis and management of chronic cor pulmonale require a comprehensive evaluation of the patient's symptoms and diagnostic test results to formulate an appropriate treatment plan.

Patients exhibiting these symptoms are advised to seek medical attention promptly.