Lung infection that develops in patients who have heart failure and pulmonary edema is called:
A) Interstitial pneumonia
B) Hypostatic pneumonia
C) Bronchiectasis
D) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
E) Lobar pneumonia

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Hypostatic pneumonia is a type of lung infection that can develop in patients who have heart failure and pulmonary edema. It occurs when there is an accumulation of fluid in the lungs, which can lead to inflammation and infection of the lung tissue.

Lung Infection That Develops in Patients Who Have Heart Failure