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Lung infarction
In pulmonar embolism it is not common to see consolidation.
The consolidation is a result of
Lung infarction ... we see an old chest ... density on the chest ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CTChest #
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
Initial evaluation ... TTE +/- TEE) • Chest ... CT scan, if suspect ... endocarditis w/ septic pulmonary ... #criticalcare #diagnosis
Based on the images alone, it is usually not possible to determine the cause of the
between these chest ... Infarction - peripheral ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #CXR ... #RadiologyAssistant
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
polymicrobial infection ... disease: Pleuritic chest ... level seen • Chest ... CT Lung Abscess ... treatment until the chest
Lung infarction
The radiographic features of acute pulmonary thromboembolism are insensitive and nonspecific.
The most common radiographic findings
Embolism Diagnosis ... the chest x-ray ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #PulmonaryEmbolism ... #RadiologyAssistant
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Skin exam for infection ... disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... change CV risk Chest