How does hypoalbuminemia contribute to transudative pleural effusions?
What will be an ideal response?
Albumin is an important contributor to osmotic pressure. Decreased albumin allows fluid to seep into interstitial spaces. A transudate is caused by pressure pushing fluid through normal capillary walls (ie, not from capillary injury). Decreased albumin in the blood causes fluid to move from the capillaries into the pleural space, resulting in a transudative pleural effusion.
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