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On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
distribution, along fissures ... distribution, along fissures ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
relation to the fissures ... centered 5-10mm from fissures ... pleural surfaces and fissures ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
see along the fissures ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary
On the left another patient with congestive heart failure.
The lateral view nicely demonstrates the increased diameter
diameter of the pulmonary ... Furthermore the fissura
Previous normal chest x-ray (left) and CHF stage II with perihilar haze (right). On the left
diameter of the pulmonary ... Furthermore the fissura
Oxygen-Hemoglobin Dissociation Curve

Left Shift (↓ O2 unloading to tissue), Left = Lower:
 • ↓ H+ (↑
O2 unloading to tissue ... O2 unloading to tissue ... pathophysiology #pulmonary
Nodular pattern
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary TB: random nodules
3. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic
distribution, along fissures ... to pleura and fissure
Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD)
Exposure-Related ILD (a.k.a. extrinsic allergic alveolitis): 
 • Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, Farmer's lung, Bird
to Connective Tissue ... Mixed connective tissue ... • Idiopathic pulmonary ... Acute, Chronic • Pulmonary ... #differential #pulmonary
Connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung diseases

LIP: lymphoid interstitial pneumonia. NSIP: nonspecific interstitial pneumonia. OP: organizing pneumonia.
Connective tissue ... mixed connective tissue ... Comparison #Table #Pulmonary
ECG changes in Pulmonary Embolism
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Sinus tachycardia 
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Complete or incomplete RBBB 
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ECG changes in Pulmonary ... enlargement (P pulmonale ... - #Pulmonary