1. Which mechanism best explains hydrostatic edema?
2. Why does left-sided heart failure commonly cause shortness of breath?
3. How do ACE inhibitors help in heart failure?
Ødem — causes and mechanism?
Fluid buildup due to pressure, leakage, lymph failure, or low albumin.
Hydrostatic ødem — mechanism?
Increased capillary pressure pushes fluid into tissue.
Inflammatory ødem — cause?
Increased capillary permeability due to injury or histamine.
Lymfatisk ødem — cause?
Impaired lymph drainage prevents protein-rich fluid removal.
Onkotisk ødem — cause?
Low blood protein reduces osmotic water retention.
Venstresidig hjertesvikt — symptom?
Dyspné and lungstuvning due to impaired left ventricular function.
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