Bilateral Lower Extremity Edema | AAFP
2008年9月1日 · Nearly 75 percent of cases are unilateral, with the left leg more often involved. 1 The differential diagnosis of bilateral lower extremity edema includes venous thrombosis, heart failure,...
Leg swelling Causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年4月27日 · Leg swelling caused by fluid buildup in leg tissues is known as peripheral edema. It can be caused by a problem with how blood travels through the body. It also can be caused by a problem with the lymphatic system or the kidneys. Leg swelling isn't always a sign of a heart or circulation problem.
Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease: Diagnosis and ...
2019年3月15日 · Lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects 12% to 20% of Americans 60 years and older. The most significant risk factors for PAD are hyperlipidemia, hypertension, diabetes...
Edema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年7月28日 · Edema is swelling caused by too much fluid trapped in the body's tissues. Edema can affect any part of the body. But it's more likely to show up in the legs and feet. Medicines and pregnancy can cause edema. It also can be the result of a disease, such as congestive heart failure, kidney disease, venous insufficiency or cirrhosis of the liver.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) - Symptoms and causes
2024年8月9日 · Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common condition in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the arms or legs. This condition also may be called peripheral arterial disease. In PAD, the legs or arms — usually the legs — …
Peripheral Edema: Evaluation and Management in Primary Care
Acute unilateral lower-extremity edema warrants immediate evaluation for deep venous thrombosis with a d-dimer test or compression ultrasonography. For patients with chronic bilateral...
Clinical manifestations and evaluation of edema in adults
2023年7月24日 · Edema is defined as a palpable swelling produced by expansion of the interstitial fluid volume; when massive and generalized, the excess fluid accumulation is called anasarca.