MEDICINE
CARDIOLOGY
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Question
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About the CXR findings of congestive heart failure (CHF), which of the following statement is correct?
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Redistribution or cephalization of pulmonary blood flow in early stage (stage I).
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May show widening of vascular pedicle and abnormal cardiothoracic ratio.
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Alveolar edema and pleural effusion found in late stage (stage III).
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all of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Chest X-rays can detect signs of heart failure, such as an enlarged heart, alongside various lung problems. These signs can indicate more serious complications. However, doctors do not use chest X-rays to diagnose heart failure. Moreover, people can have heart failure without any signs of it appearing on a chest X-ray.
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