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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
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Algorithm for nodular ... centrilobular nodules ... along the central ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT
Central distribution is seen in sarcoidosis and cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
Peripheral distribution is mainly seen in cryptogenic
Central distribution ... and cardiogenic pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #Differential #Table
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
On HRCT there are ... patterns: reticular, nodular ... low attenuation (table ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... with caution in pulmonary ... with caution in pulmonary ... Tachycardia #Treatment #management ... #cardiology #algorithm
Differential diagnosis of Lymphangitic Carcinomatosis. 
On the left multiple diseases showing septal thickening:
1. Lymphangitic carcinomatosis: irregular
Cardiogenic pulmonary ... thickening of the central ... opposed to secondary lobules ... #Clinical #Radiology ... Differential #Comparison #Table
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
interpretation of HRCT ... HR-pattern: reticular nodular ... lower zone or a central ... bronchiectasis) #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT
Septal thickening
Thickening of the lung interstitium by fluid, fibrous tissue, or infiltration by cells results in
differential diagnosis (Table ... in interstitial pulmonary ... Nodular or irregular ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
catheter • Recent dental ... Cerebral > Splenic, pulmonary ... Immunologic: • Osler nodes ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
fatigue, altered mental ... with presence of pulmonary ... differential #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... #table #foamed
Fleischner Society recommendations for follow-up of nodules
Previous chest radiographs should be reviewed to determine if the
for follow-up of nodules ... lesion has been stable ... Management of indeterminate ... #Management #Radiology ... Society #Followup #Pulmonary