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Atrioventricular block chest x ray
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Chest X-ray is not used for diagnosing heart blocks. However, the enlarged cardiac shadow suggesting dilatation and congestion of pulmonary vessels may suggest congestive cardiac failure. It is used along with electrocardiogram (ECG) studies and echocardiogram to diagnose co-morbidities.
Atrioventricular Block Chest X-ray
Atrioventricular Block Chest X-ray
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