Causes of Edema - Differential Diagnosis
Pitting Edema:
↑ Hydrostatic - Too Much Fluid
• RAAS Activation
• Inability to Excrete
• Iatrogenic
↑ Hydrostatic - Too Much Pressure
• Internal Obstruction
• External Venous Obstruction
• Venous > Arteriole Pressure
↓ Oncotic - Not Enough Protein
• Decreased Production
• Increased Loss
Leaky Capillaries
• Inflammatory
Non-Pitting:
Not Enough Drainage
• Lymphatic Obstruction
• Too viscous
- Dr. Ann Marie Kumfer @AnnKumfer
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