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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
53 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 9 tagged with Cor pulmonale itself.
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Sub-types of Cor pulmonale
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Chronic pulmonary heart disease 3 trials · 18 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension 15 trials
- Kyphoscoliotic heart disease 0 trials
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Acute cor pulmonale 3 trials
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New heart pump could offer lifeline for right heart failure patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a temporary heart pump called the CorVad system in people with severe right heart failure that does not improve with standard medications. The pump is placed through a blood vessel to help the right ventricle pump blood, giving the heart a chance to recover or br…
Sponsor: Shenzhen Core Medical Technology CO.,LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to help hospitalized smokers kick the habit for good
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized smoking cessation program for smokers admitted to the hospital with heart or lung disease. Participants receive tailored medication, counseling, and text message support to help them quit and stay smoke-free. The goal is to see if this approach lea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Baystate Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Walking, jogging, swimming: could simple exercise boost heart and lung health?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a community-based exercise program can improve exercise capacity in 200 adults aged 18-85 with reduced heart or lung function. Participants will exercise 40-60 minutes, five times a week, for eight weeks, doing activities like brisk walking, jogging,…
Sponsor: Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New test could spot liver trouble early in fontan patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to measure liver function in adults who have had the Fontan procedure, a surgery for certain heart defects. Researchers will use a dual cholate clearance test (a special blood test) and a heart MRI to see how well the liver is working. They will co…
Sponsor: HepQuant, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC