Svensk definition
En manifestation av hjärtsvikt beroende på ökat tryck i vener och kapillärkärl och ofta förknippad med natriumretention i njurarna.
Edema, Cardiac
Hjärtödem
Engelsk definition
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).
Svenska synonymer
Ödem, kardiell
Engelska synonymer
Cardiac Edemas — Edemas, Cardiac — Cardiac Edema