Which of the following are typical causes of pulmonary edema as seen on the chest radiograph?
1) Left heart failure
2) Renal failure
3) Cor pulmonale
4) Fluid overload
A)2 only
B)1 and 3 only
C)1, 2, and 4 only
D)1, 2, 3, and 4

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1, 2, and 4 only. Pulmonary edema is commonly caused by left heart failure (due to increased pressure in the pulmonary circulation), renal failure (due to fluid retention), and fluid overload (from various causes). Cor pulmonale, which is right heart failure due to lung disease, typically does not cause pulmonary edema directly.

Which of the Following Are Typical Causes of Pulmonary Edema