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Valvular Lesions of the Heart - LearningRadiology

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X-Ray Findings <strong>of</strong> MS<br />

Cardiac Findings<br />

Usually normal or slightly enlarged heart<br />

Enlarged atria do not produce cardiac<br />

enlargement; only enlarged ventricles<br />

Straightening <strong>of</strong> left heart border<br />

Or, convexity along left heart border 2°<br />

to enlarged atrial appendage<br />

Only in rheumatic heart disease

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