What causes edema in lower extremities secondary to right-sided heart failure?

💡 Explanation

Edema develops due to increased venous pressure, because right-sided heart failure leads to backflow and congestion in the venous system, elevating hydrostatic pressure in lower extremity vessels. Therefore, fluid shifts into interstitial spaces, rather than being reabsorbed due to normal pressure gradients.

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