catheterization, other imaging modalities and diagnostic methods have become more popular. Imbalance in any of these forces can cause fluid movement (or lack of movement) causing a buildup of fluid where it should not normally be. Although rarely clinically measured, these forces allow physicians to classify and subsequently treat the underlying cause of pulmonary edema.

Classification

Pulmonary edema has a multitude of causes, and is typically classified as cardiogenic or noncardiogenic.

Cardiogenic pulmonary edema

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