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pulmonary edema [′pu̇l·mə‚ner·ē i′dē·mə] (medicine) An effusion of fluid into the alveoli and interstitial spaces of the lungs. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| After a prodromal phase of 1 to 6 days, consisting of fever,
myalgia, headache, malaise, gastrointestinal disturbances, and
thrombocytopenia, hypotension or shock and acute pulmonary edema develop
in most patients (4). A five-pound
or more weight gain or worsening foot swelling (pedal edema) should be
reported to the prescriber to prevent acute pulmonary edema and hospital
admission for CHF. BOXING: Edwin Rosario, a former lightweight champion whose career
was marred by cocaine, died of acute pulmonary edema that could have
been caused by drug or alcohol abuse, a pathologist said. |
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