Image Based Question-67736

Identify the type of edema as shown in the picture below ?

A. Cerebral edema.

B. Cardiac edema.

C. Alveolar edema.

D. All of the above.

Correct Answer » B Explanation

Cardiac edema a manifestation of congestive heart failure, due to increased venous and capillary pressures andoften associated with renal sodium retention.

Cardiogenic pulmonary edema is a type of pulmonaryedema caused by increased pressures in the heart. This condition usually occurs when the diseased or overworked left ventricle isn’t able to pump out enough of the blood it receives from your lungs (congestive heart failure).