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Chest X-ray obtained at admission showing an enlarged cardiac silhouette with a cardiothoracic ratio of 0.60.
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The chest X-ray revealed cardiomegaly, with a cardiothoracic ratio of 0.60 (Figure 1).
Parasternal short-axis view of transthoracic echocardiograms during the acute illness revealing 8.6-mm pericardial effusion thickness.
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A transthoracic echocardiogram revealed pericardial effusion, with no respiratory variations, biventricular dysfunction, or global hypokinesia (Figure 2).
Electrocardiography findings on admission indicating sinus tachycardia, PR depression, and concave ST elevation in leads II, III, aVF, and V2-V6 as well as PR elevation and ST depression in aVR and V1.
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The electrocardiography scan revealed PR depression and concave ST elevation in leads II, III, aVF, and V2-V6 as well as PR elevation and ST depression in aVR and V1 (Figure 3).
Contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan of the chest showing a pericardial effusion and left partial atelectasis.
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Chest computed tomography scan revealed pericardial effusion and atelectasis with pleural effusion in the left lung (Figure 4).