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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[[ | On chest x-ray, rheumatic fever is characterized by [[cardiomegaly]] and [[pulmonary edema]] secondary to [[heart failure]]. | ||
==Chest X Ray== | ==Chest X Ray== | ||
On chest x-ray, rheumatic fever is characterized by [[cardiomegaly]] secondary to [[carditis]] and valve abnormalities. [[Pulmonary edema]] may be noted if rheumatic fever has progressed to [[cardiac failure]]. | |||
[[Image:Cardiomegaly.jpg|500px|left|thumb|[[Cardiomegaly]]]] | [[Image:Cardiomegaly.jpg|500px|left|thumb|[[Cardiomegaly]]]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Varun Kumar, M.B.B.S. [2]; Anthony Gallo, B.S. [3]
Overview
On chest x-ray, rheumatic fever is characterized by cardiomegaly and pulmonary edema secondary to heart failure.
Chest X Ray
On chest x-ray, rheumatic fever is characterized by cardiomegaly secondary to carditis and valve abnormalities. Pulmonary edema may be noted if rheumatic fever has progressed to cardiac failure.
