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Lungs Circulatory - Pathology (view source)
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*Caused by '''left-to-right vascular shunts''' or increased resistance of the pulmonary vascular system
*Caused by '''left-to-right vascular shunts''' or increased resistance of the pulmonary vascular system
*In animals, it is most commonly a sequel of '''widespread fibrosis in the lung''' or [[Bronchi and Bronchioles Inflammatory - Pathology#Chronic bronchitis|chronic bronchitis or bronchiolitis]] which stimulates hypertrophy in the walls of small arteries
*In animals, it is most commonly a sequel of '''widespread fibrosis in the lung''' or [[Bronchitis#Chronic bronchitis|chronic bronchitis or bronchiolitis]] which stimulates hypertrophy in the walls of small arteries
*Severe prolonged pulmonary hypertension leads to [[Cor Pulmonale|'''cor pulmonale''']], right-sided heart failure secondary to primary lung disease
*Severe prolonged pulmonary hypertension leads to [[Cor Pulmonale|'''cor pulmonale''']], right-sided heart failure secondary to primary lung disease