These chest X rays show right ventricular enlargement and left atrial enlargement. 
					
		The PA view demonstrates left atrial enlargement reflected by the 
 double contour  within the heart border, an elevated 
 left mainstem bronchus  and an enlarged 
 left atrial appendage   causing straightening of the left heard border. Note also that the 
 cardiothoracic ratio  is greater than 50%, reflecting cardiomegaly.
	
		In the lateral view, 
 left atrial enlargement  is further reflected by the prominent posterior left atrial shadow. Right ventricular enlargement is best seen in this view and is manifested by obliteration of the retrosternal air space.