X Ray Chest PA View

A chest x-ray produces images of the heart, lungs, airways, blood vessels and the bones of the spine and chest

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An X-ray of the chest is a safe and painless test to visualize the structures of the chest wall which includes the collar bone, breastbone, ribs, shoulder blade and surrounding muscles. It also helps to visualize the internal organs of the chest which includes the lungs, airways, heart, food pipe and diaphragm. The image is recorded on a special X-ray film using small amount of radiation. The X-ray image is black and white. Dense structures such as the bones, appear white and softer body tissues, such as the skin and muscles appear darker. The actual exposure time to radiation is usually less than a second, although the overall test may take 15-20 minutes.

Why is X - Ray Chest PA View done?

To diagnose any injury or fractures of the bones of the chest wall (includes the collar bone, breastbone, ribs, shoulder blade)
To diagnose some diseases of the lungs like infections, abnormal growth (tumors) or pneumothorax (presence of air between lungs and chest wall)
To diagnose underlying heart diseases like enlargement of the heart, fluid around the heart or problems of the heart valve
To diagnose any problems of the food pipe like infections, inflammations or abnormal growth
To diagnose any perforation of the diaphragm (by presence of free air in the chest)
To diagnose any suspected birth defects of the structures of the chest wall or the internal organs of this area

Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.

X Ray Chest PA View

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