Which is the abnormal lung?
| ISSN: |
1432-1238
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| Keywords: |
Pulmonary embolism ; Unilateral pulmonary edema ; Hyperlucent unilateral lung ; Congestive heart failure
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| Source: |
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
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| Topics: |
Medicine
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| Notes: |
Abstract A case of acute respiratory failure with congestive heart failure is described. Unilateral pulmonary edema with left ventricular failure was demonstrated by hemodynamic data, excluding the initial diagnosis of right-sided pneumonia. Controlateral pulmonary hyperlucency was due to a pulmonary embolism confirmed by a “cut off” on the angiographic X-ray. At autopsy total lung infarction was the confirmatory finding.
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| Type of Medium: |
Electronic Resource
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