INTERCONNECTION BETWEEN THE HEART AND LUNGS: PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES
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Keywords: Heart, Lungs, Cardiopulmonary System, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cor Pulmonale, Heart FailureAbstract
Abstract: The heart and lungs function in close coordination to maintain
oxygenation and circulation. Any dysfunction in one organ significantly impacts the
other, leading to conditions such as pulmonary hypertension, cor pulmonale, and heart
failure. This article explores the physiological and pathophysiological interactions
between the heart and lungs, highlighting the clinical implications of their
interdependence.
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