What is a common cause for pulmonary edema due to increased hydrostatic pressure?

a. Alveolar-capillary damage
b. Chronic liver disease
c. Failing left ventricle
d. Failing right ventricle


ANS: C
In the lungs, edema caused by increased hydrostatic pressure often is a result of back pressure from a failing left ventricle.

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