When inspecting a chest radiograph, you note that the heart is shifted to the patient's right. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this finding?

A. right sided tension pneumothorax
B. right sided pleural effusion
C. left sided atelectasis/lung collapse
D. left sided tension pneumothorax

Ans: D. left sided tension pneumothorax

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