Acute cardiac failure due to artrial fibrillation
Presentation
Acute dyspnea and tachycardia with a history of atrial fibrillation.
Patient Data
Age: 65
Gender: Female
From the case:
Acute cardiac failure due to artrial fibrillation
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.