A 65-year-old male with a history of congestive heart failure
presents with swelling of both lower limbs that worsens by the end of the day.
On examination, pitting edema is noted bilaterally.

Which of the following mechanisms best explains his edema?

Question

A 65-year-old male with a history of congestive heart failure
presents with swelling of both lower limbs that worsens by the end of the day.
On examination, pitting edema is noted bilaterally.

Which of the following mechanisms best explains his edema?

Answer

Lymphatic obstruction

Answer

Decreased capillary oncotic pressure

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Decreased capillary permeability

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Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure

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