Which consequence results when systemic capillary leak develops due to endothelial cell glycocalyx degradation?

💡 Explanation

Increased vascular permeability causes fluid leakage into tissues, systemic capillary leak syndrome compromises alveolar barrier function, causing pulmonary edema because capillary walls weaken following glycocalyx degradation. Therefore, edema occurs rather than the other local responses.

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