Epidemiology
Etiology
Cardiogenic pulmonary edema
An accumulation of low-protein fluid in the interstitium and alveoli due to an increase in pulmonary capillary hydrostatic pressure
- Causes of acute heart failure (left ventricular systolic and/or diastolic dysfunction), e.g.: Acute coronary syndrome
- Valvular dysfunction, e.g.:
- Aortic regurgitation or stenosis
- Mitral regurgitation or stenosis
- Cardiac arrhythmia
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema
An accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the lung interstitium and alveoli due to an increase in permeability of the pulmonary capillaries
Pathophysiology
Clinical features
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Diagnostics
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Treatment
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