Key Points ▪ Percutaneously inserted heart valves are evident on chest radiography. ▪ The position of percutaneous heart valves can be visualized by chest radiography, as can some complications and…
Key Points ▪ The chest radiograph is predominantly useful to detect/characterize the pulmonary vascularity as influenced by congenital shunt lesions, such as pulmonary vascular shunt plethora of larger shunts and…
Key Points ▪ Chest radiography has a standard role in the identification of several potential complications such as pneumothorax, hemothorax, and several forms of malposition after insertion of pacemakers, implantable…
Key Point ▪ Chest radiography is an invaluable tool for determining the location and potential complications of various tubes and drains. Endotracheal Tube Because correct positioning of the endotracheal (ET)…
Key Points ▪ Calcification may occur within numerous structures within the heart and also within the great blood vessels. ▪ Greater penetration and optimal “windowing” favor depiction of the calcification….
Key Points ▪ Intra-aortic balloon pump position is readily verified by chest radiography, because the tip is radiopaque. The tip should be located at the very distal aortic arch or…
Key Points ▪ The chest radiograph can assist with establishing “situs” by identifying the orientation of the apex, the side of the aortic arch, and the stomach (gastric air bubble)….
Key Points ▪ Valvular pulmonic stenosis is often associated with dilation of the main and left pulmonary arteries. ▪ Secondary signs of right heart chamber enlargement occur in proportion to the severity…
Key Points ▪ Chest radiography has a standard role to assess for the position of central venous lines and pulmonary artery catheters following their insertion. ▪ Some postinsertion complications can…
Key Points The presence of many pericardial disorders may be suggested by the chest radiograph. ▪ Pericardial effusion: enlargement of the cardiopericardial silhouette (CPS) ▪ Pericardial tamponade ▪ Enlargement of…
