What should be done when an enlarged pulmonary artery is detected?

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Hello doctor!
I just had a chest x-ray to check my lungs and found that the pulmonary artery was enlarged. Please advise me on this situation. Thank you.
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Chest X-ray is an indirect test that evaluates the condition of the heart and lungs. Therefore, it also has many limitations. To determine the details of your condition, you can do additional tests such as echocardiography and computed tomography of the chest, or visit a cardiologist. Wish you all the best!
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Answered by Doctor Nguyen Van Duong - Interventional Cardiologist - Cardiovascular Center - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.

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