Pulmonary Vascular Disease and Pleural Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Pulmonary Oedema
A
Accumulation of fluid in the lung
Interstitium and alveolar spaces
Restrictive
2
Q
ARDS
A
Diffuse alveolar damage syndrome
Shock lung
3
Q
Pathogenesis of ARDS
A
Injury Infiltration of inflammatory cells Cytokines Oxygen free radicals Injury to cell membranes
4
Q
Pathology of ARDS
A
Fibrinous exudate lining of alveolar walls
Cellular regeneration
Inflammation
5
Q
Outcome of ARDS
A
death
resolution
fibrosis (Chronic restrictive lung disease)
6
Q
Virchows Triad
A
Factors in vessel wall
Abnormal blood flow
Hypercoaguable blood