Health Dictionary
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Myocarditis chest x ray
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Findings on chest x-ray suggestive of myocarditis include cardiomegaly, pericardial thickening in presence of pericarditis, pulmonary edema, and pleural effusion.
Chest X Ray
Chest X Ray
Chest radiograph findings in patients with myocarditis depend on the severity of the condition and may reveal:
- Cardiomegaly associated with cardiac failure
- Most often normal cardiac silhouette
- Pericardial thickening in presence of pericarditis
- Pulmonary edema
- Pleural effusion
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Varun Kumar M.B.B.S., Maliha Shakil, M.D. [2]