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==Chest X | ==Overview== | ||
Chest X ray is very less effective to confirm the diagnosis of pericardial effusion unless there is massive effusion. | |||
==Chest X Ray== | |||
Chest X ray is normal in cases of mild-moderate pericardial effusion. Cardiomegaly is seen when pericardial effusion > 250 ml. Can be used to rule out other causes of chest pain. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; Varun Kumar, M.B.B.S.
Overview
Chest X ray is very less effective to confirm the diagnosis of pericardial effusion unless there is massive effusion.
Chest X Ray
Chest X ray is normal in cases of mild-moderate pericardial effusion. Cardiomegaly is seen when pericardial effusion > 250 ml. Can be used to rule out other causes of chest pain.
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