Oct 13, 2025 · Today, I’m going to talk about pleural effusions from heart failure. This is a very common diagnosis that we see in the hospital and is co-managed between pulmonary and cardiology.

Jan 16, 2013 · Hepatic Hydrothorax (Pleural Effusion) Pleural effusions complicate end-stage liver disease in 5% of patients. [5, 6] Effusions (defined as 500 mL or more of fluid within the pleural …

Apr 16, 2025 · Use of routine thoracentesis in addition to medical therapy yielded no significant benefits for adults with heart failure and pleural effusions, according to a new study.

This study analyzed the data on patients with pancreatic ascites and/or pleural effusion treated endoscopically over a 10-year period.

Sep 30, 2025 · Diagnostic studies with any type of imaging can show pleural effusion, which is usually the first symptom that we see, and pericardial effusions as well.

Now, the CT showed a large pleural effusion on the left lung and some pulmonary nodules. The patient went for a diagnostic and therapeutic thoracentesis, and unfortunately, the cytology from that ...

Apr 11, 2025 · Now the chest x-ray (CXR) shows a large pleural effusion—in addition to the acute congestion. For decades, I have recommended draining that effusion through a catheter.

Jan 16, 2013 · Lung compliance can be reduced when the diaphragm is elevated from ascites and hepatomegaly or from intrathoracic changes of volume overload, atelectasis, or effusion.

Apr 7, 2004 · The chest x-ray showed diffuse opacification, with no focal infiltrate; no evidence of pneumothorax, pleural effusion, or mass. ... Opening pressure: 19 Protein: 454 Glucose: 13 (serum …

Mar 5, 2025 · Dr Neil Skolnik hits the primary care highlights of these new adult vaccine guidelines.