Myocarditis chest x ray
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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.
Overview
Chest x-ray in myocarditis may demonstrate pulmonary congestion in acute cases secondary to cardiac dysfunction. Cardiomegaly may be noted in patients with dilated ventricles.
Chest X Ray
Chest radiograph findings in patients with myocarditis depend on the severity of the condition and may reveal:
- Cardiomegaly associated with cardiac failure
- Most often normal cardiac silhouette
- Pericardial thickening in presence of pericarditis
- Pulmonary edema
- Pleural effusion
