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What causes cor pulmonale?

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Any respiratory disease or malfunction that affects the circulatory system of the lungs may lead to cor pulmonale

First answer by Gale Ency. of Medicine. Last edit by Gale Ency. of Medicine. Contributor trust: 37 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 1 [recommend question].

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