on the lateral view the infero-posterior aspect of the heart becomes lower and more posterior
if there is left ventricular hypertrophy then the left ventricle is not commonly enlarged. Instead, there may be a more rounded left ventricle border seen on a PA film
Reference
Kelly B. The chest radiograph. Ulster Med J. 2012 Sep;81(3):143–148.
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