Cardiomediastinal anatomy on chest radiography (annotated images)

Case contributed by Vincent Tatco
Diagnosis not applicable

1. Superior vena cava

2. Right atrium

3. Inferior vena cava

4. Aortic arch

5. Main pulmonary artery

6. Left atrial appendage

7. Left ventricle

Cardiovascular anatomy of the mediastinum on a frontal chest radiograph.

1. Left atrium

2. Left ventricle

3. Inferior vena cava

4. Right ventricle

5. Right pulmonary artery

6. Left pulmonary artery

7. Aorta

Cardiovascular anatomy of the mediastinum on a lateral chest radiograph.

Cardiovascular anatomy of the mediastinum on a lateral chest radiograph.

Case Discussion

An understanding of the cardiovascular structures that contribute to the normal cardiomediastinal silhouette is essential in chest radiograph interpretation. 

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