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Re: Cardiomegaly and pulmonary vascular prominence !! Real Scared?? Prognosis??
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Re: Cardiomegaly and pulmonary vascular prominence !! Real Scared?? Prognosis??
by nmum__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
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.
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.
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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