| Interventricular septal shift due to massive pulmonary embolism shown by CT pulmonary angiography: an old sign revisited. | |
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PMID: 10195085 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The computed tomographic (CT) pulmonary angiogram appearances of acute right ventricular dysfunction due to massive pulmonary embolus in a patient are described. Abnormal findings comprised right ventricular dilatation, interventricular septal shift, and compression of the left ventricle. These changes resolved following thrombolysis. Use of CT pulmonary angiography to diagnose pulmonary emboli is increasing. Secondary cardiac effects are established diagnostic features shown by echocardiography. These have not been previously described but are important to recognise as they may carry important prognostic and therapeutic implications. |
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Authors:
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T B Oliver; J H Reid; J T Murchison |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Thorax Volume: 53 ISSN: 0040-6376 ISO Abbreviation: Thorax Publication Date: 1998 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-04-19 Completed Date: 1999-04-19 Revised Date: 2008-11-20 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0417353 Medline TA: Thorax Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1092-4; discussion 1088-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Clinical Radiology, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK. |
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Adult Humans Male Pulmonary Embolism / complications, radiography* Tomography, X-Ray Computed* Ventricular Dysfunction, Right / etiology, radiography* |
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