Pulmonology 🩻

Question 1

DLCO in pulmonary hypertension

Answer 1

Decreased 

Question 2

Explain the link between multifocal, atrial, tachycardia and pulmonary diseases

Answer 2

Multifocal atrial tachycardia can be seen in patients with acute pulmonary disease problems. Also can be seen in metabolic and infectious causes as well. If a patient has this type of tachycardia aim to treat the underlying problem, and the tachycardia should subside.

Question 3

Typical CT findings for pulmonary contusion

Answer 3

Alviola, infiltrate by laterally, not defined by an anatomical border. Usually around the periphery/anterior of the lung.