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17 Jul 2008
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UNFOLDING AORTA
Unfolding aorta
Impression of distinction of the upper lobe vessels - What does this mean?
Cardiothoracic ratio measures 19/44.
There is a cardiomegaly. - What is the normal ratio and is this a problem?
Impression of distinction of the upper lobe vessels - What does this mean?
Cardiothoracic ratio measures 19/44.
There is a cardiomegaly. - What is the normal ratio and is this a problem?
CyberDoc
Mari
Thank you for visiting health24.com.
Your question should be taken in context with the symptoms and reasons why you had a chest x-ray done. These impressions that you are describing can be normal and of no concern. Please therefore, be so kind as to advise me about the reason for the x-ray, as well as the symptoms that you have experienced. Also remember to supply me with your age.
The heart size in a normal person should be 50% or less of the thoracic measurement.
Kind regards
Dr Anrich Burger
Thank you for visiting health24.com.
Your question should be taken in context with the symptoms and reasons why you had a chest x-ray done. These impressions that you are describing can be normal and of no concern. Please therefore, be so kind as to advise me about the reason for the x-ray, as well as the symptoms that you have experienced. Also remember to supply me with your age.
The heart size in a normal person should be 50% or less of the thoracic measurement.
Kind regards
Dr Anrich Burger
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