Cardiac diseases in AIDS chest x ray
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Chest X ray abnormalities in HIV infected patients are seen in presence of congestive cardiac failure and pericardial effusions. These include cardiomegaly and pulmonary congestion.
Chest X Ray
Chest x-ray findings are the same as those seen in congestive heart failure and pericardial effusion. These include:
- Kerley B lines or thickening of the interlobular septa
- Peribronchial cuffing
- Thickening of the fissures
- Cephalization
- Increased vascular markings
- Interstitial edema
- Pleural effusions
For detailed explanation on chest x-ray findings in CHF and Pericardial effusion, click on the following links: