An x-ray of the structures inside the chest. An x-ray is a type of high-energy radiation that can go through the body and onto film, making pictures of areas inside the chest, which can be used to diagnose disease.
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How a chest X-ray is carried out Credit: National Cancer Institute Chest X-ray of normal appearance taken from the back of an adult male An X-ray of the chest, lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and diaphragm. The test is carried out in a hospital radiology department or in the health c...
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Commonly used to detect abnormalities in the lungs, but can also detect abnormalities in the heart, aorta, and the bones of the thoracic area. Metallic objects, such as jewelry are removed from the chest and neck areas for a chest x-ray to avoid interference with x-ray penetration and improve accuracy of the interpretation.
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Commonly used to detect abnormalities in the lungs, but can also detect abnormalities in the heart, aorta, and the bones of the thoracic area. Metallic objects, such as jewelry are removed from the chest and neck areas for a chest X-ray to avoid interference with x-ray penetration and improve accuracy of the interpretation. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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Our Chest X-ray Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Chest X-ray Chest X-ray: Commonly used to detect abnormalities in the lungs, but can also detect abnormalities in the heart, aorta, and the bones of the thoracic area. Metallic objects, such as jewelry are removed from the chest and neck areas for a chest x...
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(chest X-rays) Picture of the inside of the chest, taken using X-rays. Most often used to show the lungs,
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(CXR, chest film) Using a very small amount of radiation to produce an image of the structures of the chest (heart, lungs and bones) on film.
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May be required to assess the cause of any breathing problems.
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