Capillary leakage syndrome

Capillary leak syndrome (capillary leak syndrome) is a sudden, reversible high permeability of capillaries, and the plasma quickly penetrates from the blood vessels to the tissue space. Causes rapid onset of progressive generalized edema, hypoproteinemia, decreased blood pressure and central venous pressure, weight gain, and blood concentration. Multiple organ failure can occur in severe cases.

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