cardiovascular disorders
Edema
Etiology of Edema
Generalized edemais most commonly caused by Heart Failure (HF) None Cirrhosis None Chronic Kidney Disease (especially nephrotic syndrome) Localized edemais most commonly caused by Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) or another venous disorder or venous obstruction (eg, by tumor) Infection Angioedema None Lymphedema None Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Post-Thrombotic Syndrome may involve one or both legs. Common causes are listed by primary mechanism (see table Some Causes of Edema ). 