Cor pulmonale
MONDO:0004596Hypertrophy 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.
Also known as: cor pulmonale, pulmonary heart disease, disease, pulmonary heart, diseases, pulmonary heart, heart disease, pulmonary, heart diseases, pulmonary, pulmonary heart diseases
47 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can quick drug optimization after heart failure hospitalization save lives in women?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether quickly starting and increasing guideline-recommended heart failure medications after hospitalization improves outcomes in women. About 360 women from 13 Italian hospitals will be randomly assigned to either a high-intensity care group (rapid drug optimiz…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New cooler could keep donor hearts fresher for transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new adjustable cooler for storing donor hearts during transport to the transplant hospital. The cooler aims to keep the heart at a steady temperature, reduce waste, and lower costs compared to the current standard device. About 80 adults receiving a heart trans…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Could a simple algorithm spot silent heart failure before it strikes?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new risk algorithm (FIND HF) can better detect undiagnosed heart failure in people at risk. About 475 adults aged 40+ will have a blood test and heart ultrasound. Researchers will compare how many high-risk vs low-risk people are found to have heart pro…
Sponsor: University of Leeds • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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New study aims to decode heart failure using body data
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 600 people (400 with chronic heart failure and 200 healthy) to find patterns in genes, proteins, and gut bacteria that may predict who gets worse. Researchers will track patients for one year to see who is hospitalized or dies. The goal is to create a better r…
Sponsor: Xinjiang Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC