Pulmonary pathology exam 2 with accurate answers (graded A+)

What is the etiology of cardiac pulmonary edema - Answers-L ventricle is unable to pump blood adequately (like in L side heart failure) > pressure increases inside L atrium > then in pulmonary veins/capillaries > fluid pushed through capillary walls into alveoli What is the etiology of non-cardiac pulmonary edema - Answers-luid leaks through capillaries w/in alveoli due to increase permeability - results from pnemonia, toxins, medications, smoke inhalation, respiratory ditress syndrome, high evelations What are the sudden symptoms for pulmonary edema and cause for 911 - Answers-extreme SOB, feeling of suffocation or drowning, wheezing, gasping, anxiety, restlessness, coughing, frothy, blood sputum, chest pain, irregular pulse, cyanotic color, severe drop in blood pressure Pulmonary embolism - Answers-One or more arteries become blocked Can be life-threatening Prompt treatment reduces risk