An unusual cause of pulmonary hypertension and refractory edema

Bernardo Sopeña; Beatriz Gimena; M A Teresa Pérez-Rodríguez; Alberto Rivera

doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2009.01.035

An unusual cause of pulmonary hypertension and refractory edema

Int J Cardiol. 2011 Apr 1;148(1):e1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2009.01.035. Epub 2009 Feb 18.

Authors

Bernardo Sopeña, Beatriz Gimena, M A Teresa Pérez-Rodríguez, Alberto Rivera

PMID: 19232763
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2009.01.035

Abstract

Refractory edema is defined as peripheral edema that does not respond to dietary sodium restriction and combined diuretic treatment including a loop diuretic, often caused by an evident underlying cardiac or pulmonary condition. We present a case of refractory edema, which remained unexplained until a hidden intrarenal arteriovenous malformation was discovered.

Publication types

Case Reports
Letter

MeSH terms

Aged, 80 and over
Arteriovenous Malformations / complications
Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnosis*
Edema / diagnosis*
Edema / etiology
Humans
Hypertension, Pulmonary / diagnosis*
Hypertension, Pulmonary / etiology
Male
Radiography
Renal Artery / diagnostic imaging*
Renal Veins / diagnostic imaging*