What Does This Chest X-ray Report Indicate?

Posted on Sun, 2 Oct 2016

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Question : Mild cardiomegaly and prominent peri hilar vascular markings shown in chest x ray
Age- 63
female
Hypertension patient on medication

Please suggest on the findings of report

Answered by Dr. Dholariya Sagar Jayantilal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
As mention below

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear XXXXXXX
Welcome to HCM and thanks for query
I understand your concern

Your chest X ray is showing Mild cardiomegaly and prominent perihilar vascular markings.
Cardiomegaly could be due to long standing hypertension that cause left ventricular enlargement.
Prominent perihilar vascular marking could be due to respiratory tract infection.
Both findings could be a feature of chronic heart failure.
you should consult a cardiologist as early as possible and undergo
Blood pressure measurements, electrocardiogram and 2D echo for cardiac assessment.

Hope I have answered your query.
If you have further query then I will be happy to help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar

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