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What
is a chest X-ray?
A chest X-ray is an X-ray that allows doctors
to assess the chest, lungs, heart, large
arteries, ribs, and diaphragm.
Chest
X-Ray Overview 1
This simple overview includes good information
on how the test is performed, as well as
extensive examples of abnormal chest films.
Chest X-Ray Overview 2
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What
does it mean to have an abnormal chest X-ray?
Click here for information on what normal chest X-rays should look like, and what abnormal results may indicate.
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Possible causes/diagnosis:
Because the chest film offers a look at
such an extensive area of the body, abnormal
results have many potential causes. Click
here
for a list of conditions under which the
test might be performed. Click the links
for more information about that diagnosis
and why it would cause an abnormal chest
film.
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Science Links
Lungs and Respiratory System
This link offers a detailed overview of lung function and some of the major things that can go wrong with the lungs and respiratory system.
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