Definition: A disorder characterized by leakage of intravascular fluids into the extravascular space. This syndrome is observed in patients who demonstrate a state of generalized leaky capillaries following shock syndromes, low-flow states, ischemia-reperfusion injuries, toxemias, medications, or poisoning. It can lead to generalized edema and multiple organ failure.
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): capillary leak syndrome
More information: PubMed search and possibly Wikipedia
Drugs with this side effect
|