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Could liver failure lead to ards?

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Possibly: Liver failure may cause ARDS but many other things must be known to determine if this is the case or not. Fluid overload can present like ARDS but is not ards.

Answered 6/17/2015

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Dr. Peter Hahn answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Yes: Liver failure is a risk factor for developing ards.

Answered 12/25/2012

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