Figure 19.1 CT angiogram of the chest obtained at initial presentation The patient presented again 7 years later with dyspnea. He noted initial improvement in his respiratory symptoms after his discharge…
Figure 17.1 Chest X-ray with normal heart size and no significant parenchymal abnormalities Because of significant symptoms, further assessment was pursued. Echocardiogram was notable for normal systolic left ventricular (LV)…
Figure 8.1 Selected images from computed tomography pulmonary angiography at time of diagnosis of pulmonary embolism At the time of her acute pulmonary embolism, the echocardiogram revealed LVEF 50%, RV…
Figure 18.1 CTA of the chest showing occlusive thrombus in a left upper lobe (panel b, blue arrow) and right middle lobe pulmonary artery (panel c, open blue artery). Eccentric…
Figure 16.1 Transthoracic echocardiogram showing signs of right ventricular strain This was followed by the acquisition of a CT angiogram of the chest. This revealed bilateral pulmonary emboli affecting the…
Figure 14.1 PA chest radiograph demonstrating normal heart size, symmetric hilar fullness, in the absence of significant parenchymal abnormalities CT angiogram of chest was then requested demonstrating diffuse mediastinal and…
Figure 11.1 PA and lateral chest radiograph showing cardiomegaly and enlarged central pulmonary arteries Past medical history included hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease, depression, and a history of congenital atrial septal…
Figure 9.1 Selected images from computed tomography pulmonary angiography (see “Radiographic Interpretation” section for arrow explanations) Past medical history included osteopenia, systemic hypertension, anxiety, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, and cataracts for…
Figure 5.1 Admission chest radiograph demonstrating cardiomegaly and massively enlarged central pulmonary arteries Prior to presentation, he was unable to walk through large grocery stores without stopping. However, he drives,…
Figure 10.1 Computed tomography of the chest demonstrating thickening of the wall of the left pulmonary artery (blue arrow), occlusive thrombus in the proximal right PA (solid white arrow) and…
