What is another word for pulmonary heart disease?
Pronunciation: [pˈʌlmənəɹi hˈɑːt dɪzˈiːz] (IPA) 
Pulmonary heart disease is a term used to describe various conditions that affect the heart and lungs. Synonyms for pulmonary heart disease include cor pulmonale, right-sided heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and pulmonary embolism. Cor pulmonale is a condition in which the right side of the heart fails due to lung disease, while pulmonary hypertension is caused by high blood pressure in the arteries that supply the lungs. Pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in the lungs. Regardless of the specific condition, pulmonary heart disease can cause symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, swelling in the legs, and fatigue.
