cardiac cases xr Flashcards
1
Q
what is the most likely diagnosis?
A
left atrial enlargment due to mitral regurgitation
2
Q
A
shunt vascularity:
ddx = ASD, PAPVR
most likely diagnosis is ASD
3
Q
A
ddx: tricuspid regurg, dilated cardiomyopathy, pericardial effusion.
In this case: pericardial effusion
4
Q
A
coarctation of the aorta
rib notching and figure 3 sign
The figure 3 sign is seen in aortic coarctation and is formed by prestenotic dilatation of the aortic arch and left subclavian artery, indentation at the coarctation site (also known as the “tuck”), and post-stenotic dilatation of the descending aorta.
