What Are the Treatments for Acute Pulmonary Edema With Cirrhosis of the Liver?
Liver cirrhosis occurs when normal cells and tissues of the liver are replaced by fibrous scar tissue. Common causes include viral infections and alcohol abuse. Liver cirrhosis is associated with a number of complications including pulmonary edema. Pulmonary edema describes the filling of the lungs with fluid, impairing the exchange of gases between the air and blood. When cirrhosis leads to lung problems, this is the condition called the hepatopulmonary syndrome.
