91. A patient with left-sided heart failure develops peripheral edema. What is the technical primary pathophysiological mechanism causing the peripheral edema?
A.
Increased plasma oncotic pressure.
B.
Increased systemic venous pressure due to right ventricular failure, or fluid retention secondary to left-sided failure.
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C.
Decreased capillary permeability.
D.
Decreased hydrostatic pressure.
📖 Additional Information
Increased plasma oncotic pressure.
Increased systemic venous pressure due to right ventricular failure, or fluid retention secondary to left-sided failure.
