by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Cardiovascular
A prosthetic mitral valve is noted on PA and lateral radiographs of a patient with rheumatic heart disease. Sternal wires are most likely from the valve replacement surgery. There is also evidence of consolidation in the right lower lobe.
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Cardiovascular
Note the calcified mitral valve on this lateral projection of a patient with rheumatic heart disease.
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Cardiovascular
Evidence of an enlarged left ventricle can be as follows: a) displacement of cardiac apex inferiorly and posteriorly b) boot shaped heart c) Rigler’s sign (on the lateral film, from the junction of IVC and heart at the level of the diaphragm, measure 1.8 cm...
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.
