On the right side of the heart, ____, or right heart failure, results from increased pressures in pulmonary circulation that can arise from any of a number of causes.

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Cor pulmonale, or right heart failure, is characterized by increased pressures in the pulmonary circulation. This can be due to pulmonary hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other lung diseases. Atelectasis, ischemia, and septicemia are not typically associated with right heart failure.

On the Right Side of the Heart, ____, or Right