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Pulmonary Edema: Case presentation

Presented from India by Dr. Rajneesh Kumar Srivastava

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Case Description

Pulmonary edema is a medical condition characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the lungs. It can be a life-threatening condition and requires prompt medical attention. It is often caused by an underlying medical condition or as a result of heart failure. When pulmonary edema occurs, the lungs...

Case Summary

Pulmonary edema (PE) is a critical clinical condition characterized by fluid accumulation in the lungs due to fluid extravasation from pulmonary vasculature into the interstitium and alveoli. This flooding of alveoli impairs gas exchange, leading to hypoxia or hypercapnia. The pathophysiology involves an imbalance of Starling forces, damage to the alveolar-capillary barrier, lymphatic obstruction, or unknown mechanisms.

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Dr. Rajneesh Kumar Srivastava

Alumni- Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences

Consultant – Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Medanta Hospitals, Lucknow

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