Q2) The typical Chest X-ray findings due to interstitial edema in left ventricular failure is:
A. Cardiomegaly
B. Kerley lines
C. Upper lobe blood diversion
D. Prominent right descending pulmonary artery
Answer: B. Kerley lines
Explanation:
Chest X-ray Features of Left ventricular failure:
Cardiomegaly
Kerley lines
Prominent upper lobe veins
Bat’s wings shadow
Pleural effusion
Kerley B line is due to interstitial oedema.
Prominent right descending pulmonary artery is seen in acute pulmonary embolism.
Reference: AJR Am J R 1976 Jun;126:1147-5.