Radiographic Assessment of Cardiothoracic Ratio in Apparently Healthy Adults in Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia

Authors

  • Asratie Guangu
  • Bahiru Tenaw
  • Sileshi Ayehualem
  • Abebe Muche

Keywords:

Cardiothoracic ratio, Radiography, Transverse cardiac diameter, Transverse thoracic diameter

Abstract

Background: Cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) is the common way for the measurement of heart size, diagnosis of heart disease, and screening of cardiomegaly. The aim of the study was to assess CTR and the factors altering its measurement.

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Published

2023-03-07

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 2 (2022): Ethiopia Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences

Section

Original Articles