COPD: Complications

• What does COPD stand for?

  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• What is cor pulmonale in the context of COPD?

  Hypertrophy of the right side of the heart
• What are the symptoms of acute exacerbation of COPD?

  Worsening of symptoms from baseline
• What are some signs of acute exacerbation of COPD?

  Use of accessory respiratory muscles
• What is central cyanosis a sign of in COPD exacerbation?

  Reduced oxygenation in the blood
• What does peripheral edema indicate during an acute exacerbation of COPD?

  Fluid retention in the body
• What does hemodynamic instability refer to in COPD exacerbation?

  Unstable blood circulation and pressure
• How does acute respiratory failure manifest in COPD patients?

  Inability to maintain adequate gas exchange
• What mental health issues are associated with COPD?

  Depression and anxiety
• How do depression and anxiety affect COPD patients?

  They can worsen overall health and symptoms