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Edema, Cardiac

Medical Definition: A manifestation of congestive heart failure caused by increased venous and capillary pressures and often associated with the retention of sodium by the kidneys. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Guide Notes: a manifest of congestive heart failure

Edema, Cardiac Medical Definitions and Terms

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