Which is an accumulation of extravascular fluid in lung tissues and alveoli,commonly caused by heart failure?
A) Pulmonary edema
B) Pulmonary embolus
C) Pulmonary thrombosis
D) Pneumoconiosis
E) Pneumonitis

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Pulmonary edema is the accumulation of fluid in the lung tissues and alveoli, commonly caused by heart failure. Pulmonary embolus and thrombosis are caused by blood clots in the lungs, pneumoconiosis is a disease caused by inhalation of dust or occupational exposure, and pneumonitis is inflammation of the lung tissue.

Which Is an Accumulation of Extravascular Fluid in Lung Tissues