Updated on November 8, 2024 Overview Pulmonary edema where the heart is to blame. Increases in pulmonary pressure (PCWP) are secondary to ineffective filling/pumping of the heart. This is the most common presentation of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). The patient can go into respiratory fatigue. Etiology of cardiogenic pulmonary edema Congestive Heart Failure Valvular Disease...