Vascular disease Flashcards

1
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what is oedema?

A

abnormal/excessive accumulation of fluid in the interstitium

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what are some ways the distribution of oedema can be described?

A

dependant
local
anasarca

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what is dependant oedema?

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accumulation in the lowermost parts of the body (brisket, limbs…)

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what is anasarca?

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generalised subcutaneous oedema

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