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I took chest xray the report says borderline cardiomegaly.

PAST HISTORY : no history of heart related diseases, not diabetic, have blood pressure

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Hi,

X-rays are very non specific and it is difficult to assess it on an x-ray. It simply says that the shadow appears to be a bit larger than usual or it can also be said that it is more than 50% of thoracic ratio or cavity.

This can only be confirmed on an echocardiography.

Cardiomegaly can have tons of causes for which a detailed history,examination and investigation will be required.

Feel free to ask more questions.

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