Special investigation

SPECIAL INVESTIGATION

ECG

  • May reveal Reduced R amplitude suggestive of fluid accumulation
  • Chamber enlargement

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ECG - Reduced R amplitude
ECG- Deep S wave
ECG- Deep Q wave

Imaging
  • Thoracic and abdominal radiography is sometimes helpful.

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  • Left: Radiograph of thorax and abdomen -cardiomegally and ascites
  • Right : Radiograph of the abdomen- ascites- typical ground glass appearance
  • Ultrasonography of the liver, spleen, pancreas, kidney, bladder, and abdomen can often determine cause.

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Ultrasonogram of the abdomen: Liver lobe and ascitic fluid

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Ultrasonogram of the abdomen: Liver tumour and ascites

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Ultrasonogram of the liver showing hepatic congestion

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