Myocarditis chest x ray


 * Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Varun Kumar, M.B.B.S.

Overview
Chest x-ray in myocarditis may demonstrate pulmonary congestion in acute cases secondary to cardiac dysfunction. Cardiomegaly may be noted in patients with dilated ventricles.

Chest X-ray
Chest radiograph findings in patients with myocarditis depend on the severity of the condition and may reveal:
 * Cardiomegaly associated with cardiac failure
 * Most often normal cardiac silhouette
 * Pericardial thickening in presence of pericarditis
 * Pulmonary edema
 * Pleural effusion