Which of the following diagnostic tests is most effective for measuring overall heart size?
a. Twelve-lead electrocardiography
b. Echocardiography
c. Chest radiography
d. Vectorcardiography
C
Chest radiography is the oldest noninvasive method for visualizing images of the heart, and it remains a frequently used and valuable diagnostic tool. Information about cardiac anatomy and physiology can be obtained with ease and safety at a relatively low cost. Radiographs of the chest are used to estimate the cardiothoracic ratio and measure overall heart size.
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