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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The risk factors in pulmonary edema refer to the risk factors for the underlying disease that cause pulmonary edema.
Risk Factors
The risk factors in pulmonary edema refer to the risk factors for the underlying disease that cause pulmonary edema. Heart failure patients are the most at risk for pulmonary edema.
Cardiogenic:
- Excessive alcohol intake
- Dietary choices
Noncardiogenic:
- Sepsis
- Aspiration
- Pneumonia
- Trauma
- Inhaled toxins
- Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Common Risk Factors
Common risk factors in the development of pulmonary edema include:[1]
- Rapid atrial fibrillation
Less Common Risk Factors
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