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Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
ATRA treatment Pathophysiology ... common • Imaging: CXR ... - pulmonary opacities ... sepsis), PE, DAH, CHF ... 500 mg QD until normal
Stage I - Redistribution
In a normal chest film with the patient standing erect, the pulmonary vessels
Redistribution In a normal ... The pulmonary vascular ... In these cases comparison ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Cephalization
There are three principal varieties of pulmonary edema: cardiac, overhydration and increased capillary permeability (ARDS). 
The
The vascular pedicle ... edema (6): - Normal ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Vascular ... Pedicle #Width #Comparison
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
: Age>60, CKD, CHF ... fluid balance, and CXR ... with pulmonary ... hematology #diagnosis #comparison ... #table
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
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
neuroexam - Oral ... disease b) CHF ... Change in clinical ... - Peripheral vascular ... one post op Cardiology
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 dilated) • Valvular ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... sx overlap with normal ... May have typical HF ... diagnosis #management #cardiology
Dilation of the azygos vein is a sign of increased right atrial pressure and is usually
the width of the vascular ... is most likely abnormal ... increase of 3 mm in comparison ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Azygous