THE EFFECT OF CARDIAC HYPERTROPHY ON THE RESPIRATORY PROCESS: INFLUENCE THROUGH HEMODYNAMIC CHANGES

This article analyzes the impact of cardiac hypertrophy on the respiratory system through hemodynamic alterations. The study details the mechanisms of decreased cardiac output, increased pulmonary venous pressure, slowed capillary blood flow, and the development of pulmonary edema. These changes disrupt alveolar gas exchange, leading to hypoxemia and hypercapnia. The paper also discusses the reflex influence of hemodynamic failure on the respiratory center, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, and treatment principles. The findings emphasize that cardiac hypertrophy should be regarded not only as a cardiac disorder but also as a cardiopulmonary syndrome.