Anasarca
Join Whatsapp Channel Definition Anasarca = severe, generalized edema, i.e., fluid accumulation throughout the whole body. It is an extreme form of edema. Mechanism / Pathophysiology Normal fluid movement across capillary walls is governed by hydrostatic pressure (pushes fluid out) and oncotic (colloid) pressure (pulls fluid in) — the balance keeps fluid in check. Anasarca […]
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