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Chapter 036. Edema
(Part 7)
Additional Factors in Diagnosis
The color, thickness, and sensitivity of the ... 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 ar...
... 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 development...
...
response to stress by various techniques is helpful for many patients. These may
Chapter 015. Headache
(Part 7)
Migraine Headaches: Treatment
Once a diagnosis of migraine has been established,
... 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...
... 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...
...
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...
... 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...
... Chapter 005. Principles of Clinical
Pharmacology
(Part 7)
Renal Disease
Renal excretion of parent drug and metabolites ...
redistributed to preserve blood flow to the heart and brain at the expense of other
tissues (Chap. 2 27). As a result, drugs may be distributed into a smaller volume of
distribution, higher drug concentrations
... such as chronic
glomerulonephritis.
ABNORMALITIES OF URINE VOLUME
Chapter 045. Azotemia and
Urinary Abnormalities
(Part 7)
Isolated microscopic hematuria can be a manifestation of glomerular