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Causes of EDEMA Flashcards

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DECREASED Capillary Oncotic Pressure

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Decreased plasma protein concentration

Severe liver disease

Protein malnutrition

Nephrotic syndrome

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INCREASES Filtration Coefficient

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Burns

Inflammation (due to release of histamine, cytokines)

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INCREASED Capillary Hydrostatic Pressure

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Arteriolar dilatation

Venous constriction

Increased venous pressure

Heart failure

ECF volume expansion

Standing

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