Is it true that with emphysema the walls of the heart slowly dissolve?

No, it is not true that the walls of the heart dissolve with emphysema. Emphysema primarily affects the lungs, causing damage to the alveoli and reducing oxygen exchange. However, chronic lung conditions like emphysema can lead to complications such as pulmonary hypertension, which may put strain on the heart and potentially lead to heart problems, but it does not cause the heart walls to dissolve.