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A chest xray showed nodularity along the posterior of the heart, consistent with prominent vessels. is this good, bad, or normal, please explain. ?

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

None of above: Everyone has blood vessels behind the heart. If they are normal in size, then there is nothing to worry about.

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 11/21/2020

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A member asked:

A chest xray showed nodularity along the posterior of the heart, consistent with prominent vessels. is this good, bad, or normal, please explain. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Velt answered

Dr Gabor agreed

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