[Functional and morphological changes in the myocardium in chronic pulmonary heart disease].
1975
M N Berezhnitskiĭ
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D008875
Middle Aged
An adult aged 45 - 64 years.
Middle Age
D009206
Myocardium
The muscle tissue of the HEART. It is composed of striated, involuntary muscle cells (MYOCYTES, CARDIAC) connected to form the contractile pump to generate blood flow.
Hypertrophy and dilation of the RIGHT VENTRICLE of the heart that is caused by PULMONARY HYPERTENSION. This condition is often associated with pulmonary parenchymal or vascular diseases, such as CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE and PULMONARY EMBOLISM.