CARDIAC INX-ABNORMALITIES ON PA CXR

SUMMARY

1. Coarctation of the aorta (COA): absence of aortic arch, prominent left SCA, coarctation, post-stenotic dilatation of descending aorta.2. Cardiac failure: prominent pulmonary vasculature in the UL, cardiomegaly, Kerley-B lines, pleural effusion (right > left).
3. Anomalous pulmonary vein: drains into the IVC, 'scimitar' sign.
4. Aortic abnormalities: calcification, widening of aortic dissection, unfolding of the aortic arch (senility or dissection).
5. Pericardial effusion: bulbous cardiac silhoutte.

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