how can we distinguish between cardiogenic and noncardiogenic pulmonary edema?
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02/15/04 - 08:36 PM
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In both there is dyspnea associated with the signs of the cause, respiratory or cardiac. On Chest X ray, look for Kerley B lines in Left heart failure and cardiomegaly. Histology, look for Hemosiderin Laden cells or '' Heart failure cells''. ___________________ deep breathing...
