Medical Imaging      Chest
 

Mitral Valve Prosthesis

   
A prosthetic mitral valve is noted on PA and lateral radiographs of a patient with rheumatic heart disease. Sternal wires are most likely from the valve replacement surgery. There is also evidence of consolidation in the right lower lobe.
    
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