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Septic emboli
Septic emboli usually present as multiple ill-defined nodules.
In about 50% cavitation is seen.
CT demonstrates more
CT demonstrates ... lesions than the chest ... can suggest the diagnosis ... #Clinical #Radiology ... SepticEmboli #Cavity #RadiologyAssistant
Increased pulmonary venous pressure is related to the pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) and can be
features on the chest ... grading system provides ... chronic obstructive lung ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... Findings #Signs #RadiologyAssistant
Fleischner Society recommendations for follow-up of nodules
Previous chest radiographs should be reviewed to determine if the
nodules Previous chest ... Management of indeterminate ... definitive tissue diagnosis ... #Management #Radiology ... Pulmonary #Nodules #RadiologyAssistant
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... change CV risk Chest ... unless prior heart/lung ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis