Clinical manifestations of Edema Flashcards
1
Q
Edema
A
Palpable swelling produced by expansion of the interstitial fluid volume
2
Q
Possible diseases which can cause edema
A
Heart failure Cirrhosis Nephrotic syndrome Renal failure Medications (ACE inhibitors)
3
Q
Acute unilateral leg edema
A
Possible DVT
4
Q
Labs to consider with edema
A
CBC CMP TSH EKG CXR Duplex US
