Radiographic hallmarks of Eisenmenger syndrome

Radiographic hallmarks of Eisenmenger syndrome

Radiographic hallmarks of Eisenmenger syndrome

1. Dilated central pulmonary arteries
2. Rapid tapering of the peripheral pulmonary vasculature

Associated features suggest

• Pulmonary artery calcification – diagnostic of longstanding pulmonary hypertension.
• Eisenmenger syndrome secondary to VSD or PDA usually has a normal or only slightly increased cardiothoracic ratio.
• Eisenmenger syndrome secondary to an ASD typically has a large cardiothoracic ratio

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