Cardiovascular Pathology for Medical II Students

Lab 2c Heart Failure

Slides 28200-36500 & 28200-36140 | 28200-36140 & 44000-52200

Pulmonary Edema (28200-36500)
In this section of lung, septal capillaries are congested and the alveoli are filled with pink-staining proteinaceous edema fluid. Within the edema fluid there are macrophages, many of which contain hemosiderin pigment. These changes result from increased hydrostatic pressure in the pulmonary circulation, as is seen in left-sided heart failure or mitral stenosis.

pulmonary edema

Chronic Passive Congestion of Lung (28200-36140)
The alveolar septa appear thickened, and the alveolar spaces contain numerous pigment-laden macrophages. A few alveolar spaces contain pink edema fluid. Note the thick-walled pulmonary vessel.

septa

Digital Legends for Labs/Cases
Lab 1
1.a | 1.b | 1.c | 1.d | 1.e | 1.f | 1.g
Lab 2
2.a | 2.b | 2.c | 2.d | 2.e | 2.f | 2.g | 2.h | 2.i
Lab 3
3.a | 3.b | 3.c | 3.d | 3.e | 3.f | 3.g | 3.h

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Updated August 23, 2007