Complete disorder form for pulmonary edema

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Definition Of Pulmonary Edema - Pulmonary Edema is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the alveoli & intersticial spaces of the lungs..It is a complication of various heart & Lung diseases..In severe circumstances ,Pulmonary edema can be a life threatening medical emergency..

Etiology - The most common cause is left sided heart failure..

Pathophysiology - The following stage have occoured in the development of Pulmonary Edema..

Left Sided heart failure
Decrease pumping ability to the systemic circulation
Congestion & accumulation of blood in the Pulmonary area
Fluids leaks out of the intravascular space to the intersticium
Accumulation of fluid
Pulmonary Edema Occurs..

Clinical Menifastations -

Shortness Of breath after exertion, which Progresses to shortness of breath at rest..
Cough
Fever
Fatigue
Difficulty walking up hill which progresses to difficulty of walk in flat Surface etc..

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