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Record 1 2017-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • The Heart
  • Respiratory System
DEF

The enlargement of the right ventricle in the face of pulmonary hypertension that may occur primarily or secondary to emphysema or bronchiectasis.

OBS

Eventually the enlarged right ventricle weakens resulting in right-sided congestive heart failure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Cœur
  • Appareil respiratoire
DEF

Cardiopathie chronique ou aiguë provoquée par une embolie pulmonaire et un élargissement de la partie droite du cœur.

Spanish

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