Chest X-ray: May reveal cardiomegaly as well as pulmonary effusions and venous congestion CT scan and MRI: Can detect both structural and functional abnormalities Electrocardiogram: May reveal nonspecific ST segment and T wave abnormalities, as well as detect atrial fibrillation Echocardiography: Provi...
At that time, the patient had been taken to a local emergency department (ED) in her native country of the Philippines for chronic cough and worsening shortness of breath. Routine chest radiography was performed, which showed the presence of cardiomegaly; a two-dimensional echocardiogram further ...
(2) Without treatment, the iron deposits can lead to hepatomegaly; cirrhosis; and often, liver cancer; heart disease, including cardiomegaly and congestive heart failure; diabetes; and severe arthritis. (1) In addition, some patients develop a bronze skin tone ...