5-Minute Clinical Consult : Acute pulmonary edema

Acute pulmonary edema

Etiology

Cardiogenic

CHF
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial ischemia
Volume overload of left ventricle: mitral regurgitation, aortic insufficiency, ventricular septal defect
Mitral stenosis

Noncardiogenic

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Sepsis
DIC
Increased intracerebral pressure (e.g., intracerebral bleed or stroke)
Aspiration pneumonia
High altitude
Drug reaction
Transfusion reaction
Salicylate intoxication
Radiographic contrast allergy
Inhaled toxins, e.g., smoke inhalation

Acute pulmonary edema has been found in Diagnosaurus 2.0

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