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Pathophysiology of transudative pleural effusions,”Elevated capillary pressure in visceral or parenteral pleura (ex CHF) or decreased plasma oncotic pressure (hypoalbuminemia) Causes = CHF, cirrhosis, PE, nephrotic syndrome, peritoneal dialysis, hypoalbuminemia
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Read morePleural glucose level <60,"Rheumatoid arthritis, TB, esophageal rupture, malignancy
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