Cor pulmonale is caused by various types of chronic lung disease such as emphysema, cystic fibrosis and sleep apnea that lead to low blood oxygen levels.
Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Cor pulmonale) that could possibly cause Cor pulmonale includes:
The follow list shows some of the possible medical causes of Cor pulmonale that are listed by the Diseases Database:
To research the causes of Cor pulmonale, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Cor pulmonale:
Causes of Broader Categories of Cor pulmonale: Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:
Other conditions that might have Cor pulmonale as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Cor pulmonale. Our database lists the following as having Cor pulmonale as a complication of that condition:
Conditions listing Cor pulmonale as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Cor pulmonale. Our database lists the following as having Cor pulmonale as a symptom of that condition:
As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Cor pulmonale may be found in:
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