Cardiogenic edema is caused by factors leading to elevated left atrial pressures, such as atrial outflow obstruction mitral stenosis, atrial myxoma , left ventricular systolic dysfunction congestive heart failure , left ventricular diastolic dysfunction, left ventricular volume overload, left ventricular outflow obstruction, dysrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, and myocardial infarction. Clinically, in most instances the history, signs, and symptoms will be sufficient to identify the cause of edema, but in many other instances, especially in a critical care setting, the cause of edema may be difficult to determine.
Cardiomegaly, pleural effusion, and mediastinal widening are usually not seen. Lung volume may be normal or increased. Differential diagnoses include diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage and diffuse pulmonary infection. National Center for Biotechnology Information , U. J Family Med Prim Care. Author information Copyright and License information Disclaimer. Address for correspondence: Dr. Case 1: high altitude pulmonary edema Case 1: high altitude pulmonary edema. Case 2 Case 2.
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Loading Stack - 0 images remaining. By System:. Patient Cases. To confirm a pleural effusion, your doctor will do a physical examination, as well as ask about your symptoms and order tests, such as:. For example, if pneumonia is the cause, then a course of antibiotics will be required. If congestive heart failure is the cause, diuretics which increase your production of urine may be prescribed. The type, cause and size of your pleural effusion will determine the length of your hospital stay and recovery time.
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You are here: Home Conditions Pleural Effusion. PE Pleural Effusion A pleural effusion is an excess amount of fluid around the lungs. Everyone has a small amount of fluid between the lung and the chest wall the pleural space.
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