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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [[2]]; Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [3]; Assistant Editor(s)-In-Chief: Kristin Feeney, B.S. [[4]]
Overview
Although not the most preferred methodology, chest x rays may be used as a diagnostic tool in the evaluation of an atrial septal defect. Diagnostic findings may include enlargement of the atrial border or cardiomegaly.
Chest X-ray
Chest X ray may show an enlarged right atrial border or cardiomegaly, if significant pulmonary hypertension is present.
Imaging
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Enlarged right atrial border and mild cardiomegaly.
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Lateral view
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Post repair. Enlarged right atrial border and mild cardiomegaly.
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Post repair. Lateral view.
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ASD. Another patient. Enlarged right atrial border and advanced cardiomegaly.
