Cardiothoracic ratio

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Overview

The cardiothoracic ratio is the calculated by measuring the transverse diameter of the heart on a posterior / anterior chest X ray x-ray examination and dividing it by the diameter of the thoracic cage. A value > 0.5 or one half is consistent with enlargement of the heart or [cardiomegaly]]."