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 aery
Answer is B. 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 aery is seen in acute pulmonary embolism. Ref: AJR Am J R 1976 Jun;126:1147-5.