In a retrospective study of 100 patients treated with prolonged mechanical ventilation, water retention without evidence of cardiac failure developed in 19. This was associated with radiologic ...

Pulmonary complications (PCs) are among the most common and lethal complications suffered by hematopoietic SCT (HSCT) patients. 1, 2, 3, 4 The increasing number of ...

Rheumatoid arthritis patients face higher avoidable hospitalization risks, especially for heart failure and pulmonary edema, within 3-5 years post-diagnosis. Older age, glucocorticoid exposure, and ...

Pulmonary edema is a buildup of fluid in your lungs. That can make it hard for you to breathe. When you take a breath, your lungs should fill with air. If you have pulmonary edema, they fill with ...

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To differentiate non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema from cardiogenic causes, there are a few areas that the CDI specialists and coders can look for in the documentation. Q: When is it appropriate to ...