Causes of Edema Flashcards
1
Q
Increased Capillary Hydrostatic Pressure
A
arteriolar dilation venous constriction increased venous pressure heart failure ECF volume expansion standing
2
Q
Decreased Capillary Oncotic Pressure
A
decreased plasma protein concentration
severe liver disease
protein malnutrition
nephrotic syndrome
3
Q
Increased filtration coefficient
A
Burns
Inflammation (d.t. release of histamine, cytokines)
