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Chest x-ray revealed "the aorta is unfolded and demonstrates atherosclerotic wall calcifications. the width of the cardiac contour is normal." ?

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Atherosclerotic: You have atherosclerosis and need the diet, exercise and other therapy that goes along with it.

Answered 4/9/2013

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