Central Cyanosis: Causes and Clinical Relevance

Central Cyanosis: Causes and Clinical Relevance

Question. Enumerate causes of central cyanosis.
or
Write important causes of central cyanosis.

Answer. The following are the causes of central cyanosis:

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1. Pulmonary Causes
   1. Lobar pneumonia
   2. High altitudes
   3. Pneumothorax
   4. Multiple small pulmonary thromboembolism
   5. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
   6. Respiratory failure
   7. Severe acute asthma

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1. Cardiovascular Causes
   • Cyanotic heart disease
   • Acute pulmonary edema
   • Cor pulmonale
   • Arteriovenous fistula
2. Abnormal hepatopulmonary syndrome