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Report(chest) is cardiothoracic ratio is increased. aorta is unfolded, should i be concerned?
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Report: The usual meaning of the wording you report is that the heart may be enlarged. This may be true and if it is enlarged, a reason for the enlargement needs to be sought. Unfolding of the aorta is a description which doesn't necessarily imply an abnormality.
Answered 9/27/2014
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