Chapter 036 Edema (Part 2) pptx

... reduction of osmolality, contributing to edema formation and hyponatremia. Chapter 036. Edema (Part 2) Reduction of Effective Arterial Volume In many forms of edema, the effective arterial blood ... to edema. Renal Factors and the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone (RAA) System (See also Chap. 336) In the final analysis, renal retention of Na + is central to the developme...

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... Chapter 036. Edema (Part 7) Additional Factors in Diagnosis The color, thickness, and sensitivity of ... Patient: Edema An important first question is whether the edema is localized or generalized. If it is localized, those local phenomena that may be responsible should be considered. If the edema ... episodes of prolonged edema, the skin over the involved areas ma...

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... pressure within the vascular system and the Chapter 036. Edema (Part 1) Harrison's Internal Medicine > Chapter 36. Edema Edema: Introduction Edema is defined as a clinically apparent ... manifestations of edema, and a similar weight loss from diuresis can be induced in a slightly edematous patient before "dry weight" is achieved. Anasarca refers to gro...

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... it counterbalances the primary alterations in the Starling forces, at which time no Chapter 036. Edema (Part 3) Endothelin This potent peptide vasoconstrictor is released by endothelial ... sufficiently to prevent edema formation. In addition, in edematous states there is abnormal resistance to the actions of natriuretic peptides. Clinical Causes of Edema Obstruction o...

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... periorbital edema may Albuminuria, hypoalbuminemia; sometimes, elevation of serum crea tinine and urea nitrogen; hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis, Chapter 036. Edema (Part 5) Idiopathic Edema ... diuretic-induced edema, described above. Localized Edema (See also Chap. 243) Edema originating from inflammation or hypersensitivity is usually readily identified. Lo...

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... and caloric deficits may be involved in the edema of starvation. Other Causes of Edema These include hypothyroidism, in which the edema (myxedema) is located typically in the pretibial ... of Edema The distribution of edema is an important guide to its cause. Thus, edema limited to one leg or to one or both arms is usually the result of venous and/or lymphatic obstruction...

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... may reduce breathing discomfort, in part, by altering this dimension. Chapter 033. Dyspnea and Pulmonary Edema (Part 2) Integration: Efferent-Reafferent Mismatch A discrepancy or mismatch ... purpose. Affective Dimension Chest tightness or constriction Bronchoconstriction, interstitial edema (asthma, myocardial ischemia) Increased work or effort of breathing Airw...

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