Category: Cardiology X-ray

X-ray Quiz 9 Discussion Some of the findings are quite obvious while some are subtle. It is an early post operative X-ray after prosthetic aortic valve replacement. The

X-ray Quiz 8 Discussion Pacemaker pulse generator is seen in the right infraclavicular region. Two leads originating from the pulse generator are tracking through the subclavian vein and

Tilting disc mitral prosthetic valve on X-ray chest PA view Tilting disc mitral prosthetic valve – the prosthetic valve suture ring is seen as a circular shadow within

X-Ray Quiz – Discussion The annotated image illustrates the salient features including antler sign and third mogul sign: Upper lobe vessels are prominent, indicating pulmonary venous hypertension. The

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Chest X-ray showing implantable cardioverter defibrillator: Device is seen in the left infraclavicular area. Two high voltage shocking coils are seen, one in the superior vena cava and

Septal pacing - X-ray chest PA view: Pulse generator is seen in the left infraclavicular region and the lead can be seen emanating from it. If septal pacing

Dextrocardia and dextroposition: In dextrocardia, the apex of the heart points to the right while in dextroposition, the heart is just pushed to the right.

Cardiology X-Ray quiz- X-ray chest PA view shows: a) Starr–Edwards prosthetic mitral valve b) Starr–Edwards prosthetic aortic valve c) Bjork–Shiley prosthetic tricuspid valve d) Bjork–Shiley prosthetic pulmonary valve

Starr–Edwards mitral prosthetic valve on CXR (X-ray Chest PA View) Starr–Edwards mitral prosthetic valve on X-ray Chest PA view Chest X-ray PA view shows the four strut cage