Presentation
Regular attender at the cardiology outpatient department.
Patient Data
Age: 43
Gender: Male
From the case:
Cardiomyopathy
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Cardiomegaly with a globular outline to the heart.
Upper lobe venous distension, in keeping with pulmonary venous hypertension.
Case Discussion
The heart is enlarged in a globular nature. The two main differential diagnoses for this appearance to the heart are:
- pericardial effusion ( in the acute scenario )