by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Cardiovascular
This patient had rheumatic heart disease with mitral stenosis. Left atrial enlargement is suggested by the “double contour” sign, (i.e. 2 right heart borders), and the “ballerina” sign, an increase in the angle between the left and right main...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Cardiovascular
Advanced atherosclerotic calcification of the coronary arteries is noted in this lateral radiograph.
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Cardiovascular
Calcification of the aortic valve (arrow) is best noted on the lateral projection in this elderly patient.
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Cardiovascular
Note the markedly widened mediastinum in the AP view (below), which is suggestive of aortic aneurysmal/dissection disease. The CTs presented below show the “snowman” sign depicting the aneurysm, filling defects, and and extravasation.
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Cardiovascular
Frontal radiograph demonstrates a hugely dilated aorta consistent with an aneurysm of the aorta. [Courtesy of Dr. N. Jaffer]
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Cardiovascular
Note aortic and mitral valve replacements on this lateral radiograph.
