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Transverse view of CTPA demonstrating bilateral pleural effusions with collapse consolidation and left pulmonary artery embolus.
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Computed tomography pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) (Figure 1) demonstrated bilateral pulmonary emboli, a significant left-sided pleural effusion, and straightening of the ventricular septum indicating right heart strain which was confirmed on transthoracic echocardiogram with an estimated mean pulmonary artery pressure of 42 mmHg and a dilated right ventricle with impaired systolic function reported.