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PCWP (mm Hg) Phase of Pulmonary Congestion Findings on Chest Radiograph
18–20 Onset of pulmonary congestion Redistribution of pulmonary flow to the upper lobes ("cephalization") and Kerley lines
20–25 Moderate congestion Diminished clarity of the borders of medium-sized pulmonary vessels ("perihilar haze")
25–30 Severe congestion Radiolucent grapelike clusters surrounded by radiodense fluid ("periacinar rosette")
>30 Onset of pulmonary edema Coalescence of periacinar rosettes resulting in "Bat's wing" opacities