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Citation:
Bickle I, Weerakkody Y, Smith D, et al. Prosthetic cardiac valves on chest x-ray (an approach). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 19 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-39941
Prosthetic cardiac valves are a routine finding on chest X-ray. The frequency and degree of exposure is greatest in larger hospitals with cardiothoracic centers; however, prosthetic valves are commonplace universally.
Recognition of which valve has been replaced, any other related cardiothoracic intervention and complications of surgery are important to understand.
See also
Prosthetic heart valves
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