Evaluation of peripheral edema

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Evaluation of peripheral edema

Development of edema: an imbalance between the filtration of fluid from the bloodstream and drainage via the lymph system.

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• Summary

Evaluation of peripheral edema

A clinical assessment scoring system

Created by BMJ Knowledge Centre based on Brodovicz KG, McNaughton K, Uemura N, et al. Reliability and feasibility of methods to quantitatively assess peripheral edema. Clin Med Res. 2009 Jun;7(1-2):21-31.

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Evaluation of peripheral edema

Approach to the patient with peripheral edema. DVT, deep vein thrombosis; HTN, hypertension

Created by Ethan Cumbler, MD

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Evaluation of peripheral edema

Atrophie blanche and hemosiderin deposition in a patient with chronic venous insufficiency

From the collection of Dr Joseph L. Mills; used with permission

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Evaluation of peripheral edema

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the right leg with associated swelling and redness

From the collection of James Heilman, MD.

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• Urgent considerations

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