What Is Pleural Effusion?
4. Transudative Pleural Effusions
The most common variety is transudative pleural infusions, and the fluids involved in this condition are going to be low on protein count. Transudative pleural effusions happen when fluids from elsewhere are able to leak into the pleural cavity, and this tends to be down to a low blood protein count, or a high blood pressure.
The most common underlying cause for transudative pleural effusion is congestive heart failure. This means that the heart is becoming gradually less effective at pumping blood. Other potential causes of the condition include cirrhosis of the liver, open heart surgery, and a pulmonary embolism.
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