Question 1

i just saw my x-ray results, what does this mean in laymans terms? the cardiac silhouette is top-normal in size to mildly enlarged. cardiologist didnt say anything about it, i showed her small black lines in thumbnail, again, not concerned?

Accepted Answer

: Heart size on a chest x-ray is a two dimensional view of the cardiac silhouette. The report indicates that the cardiac shadow is mildly enlarged.  Discuss this finding with your physician, especially in relation to any symptoms.

Question 2

my x-ray report says:

mediastinum: mildly enlarged cardiac silhouette.

what does this mean. is it serious?

Accepted Answer

: This means that your heart looks bigger than normal on your chest x-ray. You need further testing to determine what is causing this. You should see a cardiologist for an EKG, if not done already, an echocardiogram and perhaps a stress test. The testing needed depends on your symptoms and a cardiologist will be able to sort out what testing you need to make the diagnosis. Best of luck to you!

Question 3

hx of cardiac paraganglioma. enlarged lv.5 posterior lymph node in neck, dur. 5 month and tripled in size. other lymph nodes swollen too. metastasis?

Accepted Answer

? suspect Recurrence: I would advise that you seek advice from your oncologists. A biopsy of the lymph nodes would be indicated if they are enlarging over the past few months.

Question 4

is cardiac enlargement reversible?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Depending on the cause.

Question 5

what does it means if my cardiac size cannot evaluated (ap view)?

Accepted Answer

Chest xray: There are certain technical factors associated with a PA view of the chest which can interfere with judging cardiac size. You need to discuss your situation with your Doc, it could easily mean nothing related to your body but be a technical issue.

Question 6

what happens if you have cardiac enlargement or heart enlargement?

Accepted Answer

Heart enlargement: This is a response to pressure or volume loads on the heart. Sometimes it is a genetically driven process.

Question 7

my husband was diagnosed with borderline cardiac heart size. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on the type of test which he has had done. Most commonly such reports come from a routine chest x-ray which is not always reliable for  mild enlargment. I would not worry about it unless he has any reason that could cause enlargemnent of  heart such as high BP or heart murmur. If there is any ongoing concern a cardiologist can check him further with an echocardiogram  which is more reli.

Question 8

recent ultrasound says ivc remains prominent in size sometimes with cardiac  decompensation what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Cardiologist: A prominent Inferior vena cava on ultrasound can be seen with right-sided heart failure. You should talk with your doctor about the results and consider an echocardiogram if there is not another reason for your inferior vena cava to be prominent.

Question 9

can enlarged cardiac valves cause dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Enlarged valves?: Stenotic valves can cause dizziness but valves don't enlarge they may get stretched & leak but not enlarged.

Question 10

my echo said i have a mildy thickened pericardium, what does that mean? also sm pericardiul effusion rv free wall,  but shows mod-lg on cardiac mri.

Accepted Answer

Pericardial disease: Pericardial thickening &amp; effusion (excess fluid in the sac around the heart) can be caused by a number of conditions including viral or idiopathic pericarditis (inflammation caused by a virus or by other unknown causes), or auto-immune illnesses such as systemic lupus. It would be important to get more details (including why was the MRI done?) Consider an inbox consult here on HealthTap.

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I just saw my x-ray results, what does this mean in laymans terms? the cardiac silhouette is top-normal in size to mildly enlarged. cardiologist didnt say anything about it, i showed her small black lines in thumbnail, again, not concerned?

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My x-ray report says: mediastinum: mildly enlarged cardiac silhouette. what does this mean. is it serious?

A member asked:

Hx of cardiac paraganglioma. enlarged lv.5 posterior lymph node in neck, dur. 5 month and tripled in size. other lymph nodes swollen too. metastasis?

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Is cardiac enlargement reversible?

A member asked:

What does it means if my cardiac size cannot evaluated (ap view)?

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What happens if you have cardiac enlargement or heart enlargement?

A member asked:

My husband was diagnosed with borderline cardiac heart size. what does this mean?

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Recent ultrasound says ivc remains prominent in size sometimes with cardiac decompensation what does this mean?

A member asked:

Can enlarged cardiac valves cause dizziness?

A member asked:

My echo said i have a mildy thickened pericardium, what does that mean? also sm pericardiul effusion rv free wall, but shows mod-lg on cardiac mri.

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