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Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia x ray
Introduction
Overview
Overview
ARVD is associated with a range of findings on chest X ray.
Chest x Ray
Chest x Ray
- The chest x ray may be normal.
- ARVD may result in right ventricular dilation on chest x ray and cardiomegaly.
- Although the chest x ray does not offer many specific findings for for ARVD, it may be helpful in providing insight into the prognosis. Poor prognostic feature are the presence of cardiomgaly and right ventricular enlargement.
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