Case 3

A 58 year old patient with acute MI is admitted to the ICU with severe shortness of breath.

Interpret his CXR.

Answer the following questions before coming to the small group session:

1. How do you measure heart size?
2. What are the findings of CHF in CXR?
3. What physical findings might this patient have?
4. What is the black arrow pointing at?
5. What history would this patient give?

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