Rapid onset pulmonary edema (flash edema) in renal artery stenosis.
Abrupt onset pulmonary edema, that rapidly resolves (flash edema) may be due to renal artery stenosis. We describe two patients with renal artery stenosis who experienced a life-threatening episode of flash edema. Relief of the stenosis prevented recurrence of the flash edema.
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Department of Internal Medicine, Sint Franciscus Gasthuis, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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