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Review
. 1998 Feb 21;316(7131):604-6.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.316.7131.604.

Central venous air embolism causing pulmonary oedema mimicking left ventricular failure

A Fitchet  1 , A P Fitzpatrick
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Review

Central venous air embolism causing pulmonary oedema mimicking left ventricular failure

A Fitchet et al. BMJ. .
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Figure 1
Figure 1
Chest radiograph taken before central venous catheter removed. The radiologist’s report stated: dual lead cardiac pacemaker in situ; bilateral effusions and septal lines present at both bases are indicative of pulmonary oedema
Figure 2
Figure 2
Apical view echocardiogram showing numerous air bubbles in the right heart. RA=right atrium, TV=tricuspid valve, RV=right ventricle, LA=left atrium
Figure 3
Figure 3
Chest radiograph taken 36 hours after removal of the introducer and reapplication of the occlusive dressing. The radiologist’s report stated: the heart size is normal; there is a right pleural effusion and possibly a left pleural effusion; no evidence of pulmonary oedema
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