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What Does This Chest X-ray Report Indicate?

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Posted on Wed, 1 Jun 2016
Question: After a Chest Xray it showed that I had "Mild aortic tortuosity without cardiomegaly" exactly what is this?
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Following advice...

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

This means exactly that the aortic arch is slightly more pronounced on chest x-ray. As long as you don't have enlarged heart (cardiomegali) you shouldn't worry since this is a common finding at your age. Please keep in mind that this isn't a disease and it won't cause any health problem.

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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What Does This Chest X-ray Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: Following advice... Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you for asking! I read your query and understood your concerns. This means exactly that the aortic arch is slightly more pronounced on chest x-ray. As long as you don't have enlarged heart (cardiomegali) you shouldn't worry since this is a common finding at your age. Please keep in mind that this isn't a disease and it won't cause any health problem. Hope this will be of help! Wish you health! Dr. Shehu