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Stage I - Redistribution
In a normal chest film with the patient standing erect, the pulmonary vessels
Redistribution In a normal ... The pulmonary vascular ... In daily clinical ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Cephalization
There are three principal varieties of pulmonary edema: cardiac, overhydration and increased capillary permeability (ARDS). 
The
principal varieties of pulmonary ... The vascular pedicle ... edema (6): - Normal ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Vascular
Previous normal chest x-ray (left) and CHF stage II with perihilar haze (right). On the left
Previous normal ... diameter of the pulmonary ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #Lateral # ... CHF #Vascular #Engorgement
Dilation of the azygos vein is a sign of increased right atrial pressure and is usually
Dilation of the ... azygos vein is a sign ... the width of the vascular ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Azygous
Artery-to-bronchus ratio 
Normally the vessels in the upper lobes are smaller than the accompanying bronchus with
Artery-to-bronchus ratio Normally ... redistribution of pulmonary ... diameter > 3 mm (normal ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Vascular
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
or without LV dilation ... or dilated) • Valvular ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... sx overlap with normal ... May have typical HF
Stage III - Alveolar edema
This stage is characterized by continued fluid leakage into the interstitium, which
The following signs ... increased width of the vascular ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Alveolar ... #Pulmonary #Edema
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... structural and vascular ... a chest x-ray (CXR ... defaulting to a normal ... #Radiology #CTChest