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There is prominence of the ascending thoracic aorta. there is a left retrocardiac opacity which could be partial atelectasis. meaning? is this bad?

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Recommendation : This findings should be discussed with your doctor who knows your clinical symptoms. Otherwise it is not professional, and just guessing. My guess is that not looking bad.

Dr Kuitems and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

There is prominence of the ascending thoracic aorta. there is a left retrocardiac opacity which could be partial atelectasis. meaning? is this bad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Dr Kuitems and 6 doctors agreed

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