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CT chest showing ground glass opacities predominantly on the left side (case 1).
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CT chest was negative for pulmonary embolism (PE) and showed ground glass opacities (GGO) predominantly in the left lung (Figure 1).
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Bronchoscopy showing blood in the airways left more than right (case 2).
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Bronchoscopy revealed blood in the airways left more than right (Figure 2), a large blood clot in the left main bronchus, a bleeding source likely left lower lobe (LLL), and negative BAL for PAH in the right middle lobe (RML).
CT chest showing bilateral ground glass opacities consistent with congestive heart failure (case 2).
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HF (Figure 3). Pressors were weaned off with volume resuscitation and the patient was successfully extubated with no further pulmonary bleeding. He was initially maintained on low dose aspirin.