Vascular disease Flashcards
1
Q
what is oedema?
A
abnormal/excessive accumulation of fluid in the interstitium
2
Q
what are some ways the distribution of oedema can be described?
A
dependant
local
anasarca
3
Q
what is dependant oedema?
A
accumulation in the lowermost parts of the body (brisket, limbs…)
4
Q
what is anasarca?
A
generalised subcutaneous oedema
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