Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Ventricular septal defect chest x ray
Introduction
Chest X Ray
Chest X Ray
Small VSD:
Normal heart size and pulmonary vascularity.
Medium-sized defect (or moderate left-to-right shunt):
a) slight cardiomegaly
b) increased pulmonary vascular markings in both the central and the peripheral portions of the lung field.
Large VSDs:
a) LVH has regressed in adults, apex is tilted upward reflecting RVH.
b) dilated proximal pulmonary vessels, pruned peripheral vessels
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] and Leida Perez, M.D. Keri Shafer, M.D. [2]