Cor pulmonale
ICD-10 Code
I27.81
Cor pulmonale
Definition
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.
Also known as cor pulmonale, pulmonary heart disease — per MONDO