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Severe progressive dyspnea

    Author: Jean-François Paul, MD, Plessis-Robinson, France
    Body Region: Chest

    1. Patient presentation
    2. CT Images
    3. CT Findings
    4. Diagnosis
    5. References

    1. Patient presentation

    • A 56-year-old man presented with progressive severe dyspnea (NYHA class 3).
    • Echocardiography showed pulmonary hypertension and an enlarged right ventricle.
    • Contrast-enhanced CT was performed to evaluate the pulmonary arteries and perfusion.
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