Re: Cardiomegaly and pulmonary vascular prominence !! Real Scared?? Prognosis??

Posted By nmum on June 04, 1999 at 13:13:26
I have a chest xray report. It says
There is cardiomegaly with left ventricular prominence and CT ratio 16/27. There is pulmonary vascular prominence. No focal consolidation or Pleural effusions are noted. Mild Degenerative changes are seen in thoracic spine.
Impression : Cardiomegaly and Pulmonary vascular prominence.
What does this mean. I don't understand a word.
I have high BP - taking toprol XL - 50mg
Quite obese
have palpitations and cough. sometimes chest pain - short stabs.
Please help!!! What's the prognosis. I'm real scared. What should be done now.
Thanks.

[CCF CARDIO MD DLB]

Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on June 06, 1999 at 10:30:37
Dear nmum
Your chest xray report is mildly abnormal. Basically it says your heart is enlarged. A cardiac ultrasound would probably help clarify the situation.
I hope this has been useful. Feel free to write back with further questions. Good luck.
Information provided here is of a general nature.  Specific diagnoses and treatments can only be made by your doctor.  If you would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE for an appointment with a cardiologist at Desk F15.












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