How to detect cardiomegaly on chest x ray?
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Cardiothoracic ratio is measured on a PA chest x-ray, and is the ratio of:
maximal horizontal cardiac diameter.maximal horizontal thoracic diameter (inner edge of ribs / edge of pleura)
The condition of your lungs. Chest X-rays can detect cancer, infection or air collecting in the space around a lung (pneumothorax). They can also show chronic lung conditions, such as emphysema or cystic fibrosis, as well as complications related to these conditions. Heart-related lung problems..... hope it may help you...# MB
maximal horizontal cardiac diameter.maximal horizontal thoracic diameter (inner edge of ribs / edge of pleura)
The condition of your lungs. Chest X-rays can detect cancer, infection or air collecting in the space around a lung (pneumothorax). They can also show chronic lung conditions, such as emphysema or cystic fibrosis, as well as complications related to these conditions. Heart-related lung problems..... hope it may help you...# MB
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