Right heart failure medical therapy
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Treatment of the underlying cause of right heart failure is the mainstay of therapy.
General Measures
Pulmonary Embolism
In pulmonary embolism, thrombolysis (enzymatic dissolution of the blood clot) is advocated if there is dysfunction of the right ventricle.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), long-term oxygen therapy may improve cor pulmonale.