Self Assessment Quiz - Cardiovascular Radiology

Question 2 - Single Best Answer

Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A) Congestive heart failure

CORRECT!
In this case, the patient had left ventricular failure causing pulmonary edema. Findings of left ventricular failure passes through several radiographic stages. First, there is enlargement of the pulmonary vessels, with or without cephalization. Second, interstitial pulmonary edema manifests as increased lines and markings with blurred vessel edges. Third, there is alveolar edema and possibly pleural effusions.