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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Risk Factors

Cardiogenic:

• HTN

• Valvular disease

• Hyperlipidemia

• Atherosclerosis

• Diabetes mellitus

• Obesity

• Excessive alcohol intake

• Physical inactivity

• Dietary choices

• Smoking

Noncardiogenic:

• Sepsis
• Aspiration
• Pneumonia
• Trauma
• Inhaled toxins
• DIC

Common Risk Factors

Common risk factors in the development of pulmonary edema include:

• High blood pressure

• Rapid atrial fibrillation

• Unstable angina pectoris

• Infection

• Acute myocardial infarction