Pulmonary Edema

Category: Cardiovascular / Heart Failure Complications

Pulmonary edema is a condition caused by excess fluid in the lungs, often due to heart failure, leading to difficulty breathing, coughing, and sometimes foamy sputum.

Global Prevalence

Common complication of heart failure, affecting millions globally. Incidence directly correlates with heart failure prevalence (e.g., 1-2% of adults in developed countries have heart failure).

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