Passive congestion (Passive hyperemia) (lung) Hyperemia (congestion) represents the increase of blood in a territory, due to dilatation of small vessels.

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Here is an example of a "nutmeg" liver seen with chronic passive congestion of the liver. Note the dark red congested regions that represent accumulation of RBC's in centrilobular regions.

The purpose of this diet is to keep the levels of electrolytes, minerals, and fluid in your body balanced when you have chronic kidney disease or are on dialysis.

Chronic liver disease in the clinical context is a disease process of the liver that involves a process of progressive destruction and regeneration of the liver parenchyma leading to fibrosis and cirrhosis. Chronic liver disease refers to disease of the liver which lasts over a period of six months.

Field Name: Field Value: Revision: 9th Revision: Code Type: Diagnosis: Code: 5718: Description: Chronic liver dis NEC (Other chronic nonalcoholic liver disease)

Fluid may build up in the lungs, liver, gastrointestinal tract, and the arms and legs. This is called congestive heart failure. The most common causes of heart failure are: Coronary artery disease (CAD), a narrowing of the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. This . Swollen (enlarged) liver or abdomen Swollen feet and ankles Waking up from sleep after a couple of hours due to shortness of breath Weight gain Exams and Tests. Your health care .

Field Name: Field Value: Revision: 9th Revision: Code Type: Diagnosis: Code: 514: Description: Pulm congest/hypostasis (Pulmonary congestion and hypostasis)