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Chest radiography in acute coronary syndrome

THE CONTEXT
Chest radiography can reveal pulmonary oedema that is not apparent on clinical examination.

Chest X-ray findings

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A chest X-ray should be performed because it may demonstrate clinically unapparent pulmonary oedema.
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Heart size is often normal, although pre-existing myocardial damage may cause cardiomegaly.
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