High A-a gradients are associated with oxygen transfer / gas exchange problems.
These are usually associated with alveolar membrane or interstitial disease. Hypoxiemia in
the face of a normal A-a gradient implies hypoventilation with displacement of alveolar O2 by
CO2 or other substance.
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