Pulmonary Vascular Disease Flashcards
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Signs of PE on CXR without Infarct
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Normal Linear atelectasis Short lived hazy infiltrates Westermarks sign - regional oligaemia Fleischner sign - distended Central artery Small Pleural Effusion
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Q
In first presenting of PE what else should you look for
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Occult Carcinoma. 17% incidence
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Signs of PE with Infarct on CXR
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Hampton Hump
Rounded pleural based area. With increasing consolidation. Due to haemorrhage.
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Q
Sign of Heart strain due to PE on CT
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Enlarged right ventricle.
Left shift of septum
