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==Classification==
==Classification==
====Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema====
Cardiogenic pulmonary edema can be distinguished from noncardiogenic pulmonary edema by the presence of redistribution of blood flow to the upper lobes (increased blood flow to the higher parts of the lung) and [[interstitial]] [[edema]].
====Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema====
In contrast, patchy alveolar infiltrates with air [[bronchogram]]s are more indicative of noncardiogenic edema.


==References==
==References==

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