The dynamics of palmonary edema c a d by adrenalin was studied by left and right heart catheterizations in rabbits. It was 84~ertabed that the injection is followed by marked systolic hypertension, increase of the left venMcalar dp/dt, and, at the same time, an elevation of left venMclllar dbtolic preswres to levels of 60-80 mm Hg. These changes are similar to those previously observed in the d...

(Chest 1992; 101:258-60) P ulmonary edema may be anticipated in patients with cardiac failure and high central circulatory pressures as reflected in pulmonary artery wedge levels of 20 to 30 mm Hg,’ but does not occur at the same pressure levels with pencardial compression of the heart.2 Yet, in the systemic circulation, both rightsided cardiac failure and compressive pencardial disorders cause...

Pulmonary edema is a significant complication of a number of disease and conditions. Its main manifestation is the leakage of fluid from the pulmonary capillaries into the cavity of the alveoli through the alveolar-capillary membrane. This leads to a number of severe clinical manifestations and requires immediate treatment. The underlying mechanisms causing this complication include cardiogenic...

Pulmonary edema, a major complication of lung injury and inflammation, is defined as accumulation of extravascular fluid in the lungs leading to impaired diffusion of respiratory gases. Lung fluid balance across the alveolar epithelial barrier protects the distal airspace from excess fluid accumulation and is mainly regulated by active sodium transport and Cl- absorption. Increased hydrostatic ...