10 Causes of Fluid In The Lungs
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #6: Coronary Artery Disease
Aside from congestive heart failure, another type of cardiogenic pulmonary edema is caused by coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD occurs when there is an excessive accumulation of plaque (fatty deposits) in the arteries. This can result in a blockage or narrowing of the arteries, thus limiting the flow of blood to the heart.
Similar to congestive heart failure, blood can back up in the lungs which causes the leaking of fluid into the alveoli. Oftentimes, CAD can also be the cause of myocardial infarctions or heart attacks. In cases like this, a proper management system for heart disease needs to be employed, both medical and dietary.
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