What Is a Common Cause for Pulmonary Edema Due to Increased

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Multiple Choice

What is a common cause for pulmonary edema due to increased hydrostatic pressure?

• A) Alveolar-capillary damage
• B) Chronic liver disease
• C) Failing left ventricle
• D) Failing right ventricle

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