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Would you see an enlarged right heart on a chest ct scan without contrast and ct scan x ray?

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Dr. Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay answered

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Yes if greatly enlar: An enlarged heart can be seen on X-ray or CT scan especially if it is greatly enlarged. However, the cause for the enlargement is usually not apparent by those means. An echocardiogram (ultrasound) usually does a better job. sometimes more specialized tests are needed. However, if this is the 1st time that an enlarged heart was detected, it is best to get it confirmed & identify the cause. GL & TY

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Answered 4/29/2015

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A member asked:

Would you see an enlarged right heart on a chest ct scan without contrast and ct scan x ray?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay answered

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