CT scan of heart shows obstruction of lung
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CTA chest, noncardiac portion Indication: Chest pain/anginal equivalent. Technique: Axial CTA slices through the chest were obtained at the level of the heart after the administration of contrast. Approximately 85 mL of Omnipaque 350 intravenous contrast was administered. Axial MIPS were created. Total DLP for the study is approximately 1367 mGy cm. Automated exposure control was utilized. Findings: The lung apices are partially excluded. No significant pericardial effusion is seen. Scattered subcentimeter in short axis dimension lymph nodes in the included mediastinum and hila are seen. The superior mediastinum is excluded from the field of imaging. The axilla are incompletely included in the field of imaging. The included lungs demonstrate no evidence of dense consolidation, pneumothorax, or significant pleural effusion. Mild dependent changes in the included lungs are noted. There are reticulonodular opacities in the posterior predominant right greater than left lower lobes and inferior right middle lobe which may reflect sequelae of infectious/inflammatory process. Atypical infection should be considered. The included upper abdomen demonstrates no definite acute abnormalities.There is a partially visualized tiny layering calculus within the incompletely visualized gallbladder on image 42 of series 8. Degenerative changes affect the visualized spine.
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Follow up with a pulmonologist. Could be old infections or new one going on.
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1 Reaction@billbudd So glad you got checked out and have no heart problems. What next? I agree with the other poster.
A pulmonologist will take a closer look at the full scan/report,maybe consult with the radiologist, and perform other tests like a full lung CT, Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) or Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV). Lung issues MAY also present as chest pain sometimes.
Most lung conditions may not be curable, but are manageable, and sooner is better for the best results. Once you have a diagnosis, please circle back - we have some great lung support groups
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