Acute cardiac failure due to artrial fibrillation
Case contributed by:
Dr Sajoscha Sorrentino
Presentation:
Acute dyspnea and tachycardia with a history of atrial fibrillation.
Patient Data:
Age: 65
Gender: Female
Race: Caucasian
From the case:
Acute cardiac failure due to artrial fibrillation
Modality:
X-ray
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Typical Kerley B lines at the lung bases.
Case Discussion:
Kerley B lines are 1 - 2 cm thin lines in the peripheries of the lung. They are perpendicular to, and extend out to the pleural surface. They represent thickened subpleural interlobular septa and are usually seen at the lung bases.
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