The cardiac silhouette.
The cardiac silhouette as seen on a routine chest film contains considerable information regarding the presence of heart disease, the nature and severity of the disease, and its prognosis. The changes that are seen directly reflect the altered anatomy and physiology of the heart. Appreciation of these factors allows for a reasonable, logical approach to interpretation of the cardiac silhouette.
Baron
M G
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Department of Radiology, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. mbaron@emory.edu
D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006332:Cardiomegaly / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006321:Heart / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006349:Heart Valve Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic