Heart anatomy Chest x ray Flashcards
1
Q
Occurs with pericardial effusion or generalized cardiomyopathy
A
“Water bottle” configuration
2
Q
Lengthening and rounding of teh left heart border with a downward extension of the apex resulting from left ventricular enlargement
A
Left ventricular “Shmoo” configuration
3
Q
Increased convexity of the left heard border and apex
A
“Hypertrophy configuration”
4
Q
Lift the apex and create a more horizontal vector to the cardiac axis
A
Right ventricular hypertrophy and enlargement
5
Q
Staightening of the left heart border seen with?
A
RHD and mitral stenosis
