Aortic regurgitation chest x-ray
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In patients with aortic insufficiency, chest radiograph may show cardiomegaly, a prominent aortic root with valvular calcification, prosthetic valve dislodgement or aortic dilation. If aortic insufficiency is severe, signs of pulmonary edema may also be present.
Below is a chest radiograph showing left ventricular enlargement secondary to chronic aortic insufficiency as a result of increased left ventricular systolic pressure and volume overload.