Mechanisms of edema formation

Authors

  • Eduardo Barbosa Coelho Departamento de Clínica Médica. Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo - FMRP/USP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7262.v37i3/4p189-198

Keywords:

Edema, physiopathology. Fibrosis. Nephritis. Syndrome. Nephrotic Syndrome. Heart Failure.

Abstract

Edema is defined as liquid accumulation in the interstitial space. In this review, the mechanisms of localized and generalized edema formation were discussed as well as semiologic aspects used in approach to its differential diagnosis. The pathophysiologic mechanisms of the cardiac, cirrhotic and renal (nephritic and nephrotic syndromes) edemas were detailed highlighting the alterations of the mechanisms of control of the effective arterial volume.

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Author Biography

  • Eduardo Barbosa Coelho, Departamento de Clínica Médica. Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo - FMRP/USP

    Docente. Disciplina de Nefrologia. Departamento de Clínica Médica. Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo - FMRP/USP

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Published

2004-12-30

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 3/4 (2004)

Section

Simpósio: Semiologia

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How to Cite

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Coelho EB. Mechanisms of edema formation. Medicina (Ribeirão Preto) [Internet]. 2004 Dec. 30 [cited 2024 May 17];37(3/4):189-98. Available from: https://revistas.usp.br/rmrp/article/view/496