Edema, Cardiac

Abnormal fluid retention by the body due to impaired cardiac function or heart failure. It is usually characterized by increase in venous and capillary pressure, and swollen legs when standing. It is different from the generalized edema caused by renal dysfunction (NEPHROTIC SYNDROME).

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): C14.280.434.482, C23.888.277.197

MeSH Unique ID: D004489

Entry Terms:

• Cardiac Edemas
• Edemas, Cardiac
• Cardiac Edema

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Edema, Cardiac

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Edema, Cardiac