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Aortopulmonary window
The aortopulmonary window is the interface below the aorta and above the pulmonary trunk and
Aortopulmonary window ... aortopulmonary window ... is the interface ... Here the AP-window ... Radiology #CXR #APWindow
There are about a dozen x-ray findings, but two of them are especially important: Loss of
aortic-pulmonary window ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... AorticKnob #Dissection #APWindow
Using Stroke Windows for Detecting Ischemia on Head CT
When evaluating a CT head for possible stroke,
stroke, narrow the window ... W = Window Width ... • Narrow window ... tissue) • Wide window ... Radiology #CTHead #diagnosis
Here another case. On the PA-film a mass is seen that fills the aortopulmonary window. Final
aortopulmonary window ... Final diagnosis: ... #CXR #Lateral #APWindow ... #AP #Window #Fullness
The PET better demonstrates the extent of the lymphnode metastases in this patient.
Final diagnosis: small cell
Final diagnosis: ... Radiology #CXR #PET #APWindow ... #AP #Window #Fullness
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
head/neck surgery Interfaces ... Spontaneous Time (a.k.a BiLevel ... #Ventilation #diagnosis ... indications #pulmonary #interfaces
Using Subdural Windows for Detecting Hemorrhage on Head CT
When evaluating CT head for hemorrhage, widen the
hemorrhage, widen the window ... 80 to 150 W = Window ... Width • Narrow window ... tissue) • Wide window ... Radiology #CTHead #diagnosis
Physical exam teaching on clubbing and Schamroth’s sign: Clubbing is the proliferation of connective tissue between
diamond-shaped window ... #PhysicalExam #Diagnosis
Mediastinal lines
Mediastinal lines or stripes are interfaces between the soft tissue of mediastinal structures and the
or stripes are interfaces ... Mediastinal #Lines #APWindow
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Differential/diagnosis ... POCUS (apical window