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What pulmonary disorders are diagnosed from a chest x ray?
These many diseases are related to exposure to substances (such as asbestos fibers), may be detected as increased prominence of the interstitial pattern, often in the lower portions of the lungs.
What cardiac disorders can be tested for with a chest x ray?
While less sensitive than echocardiography, chest x ray can be used to check for disorders such as congestive heart failure or pulmonary edema.
How may cardiac diseases be diagnosed from a chest x ray?
Congestive heart failure and other cardiac diseases may be indicated on the view of a heart and lung in a chest radiograph.
How is mitral valve stenosis diagnosed?
Mitral valve stenosis is diagnosed by history, physical examination , listening to the sounds of the heart (cardiac auscultation), chest x ray , and ECG.
How is valvular heart disease diagnosed?
Specific types of valvular heart disease are diagnosed using electrocardiography (EKG), echocardiography, certain x-ray studies, and/or cardiac catheterization.
What lung problems are checked with a chest x ray?
frequently ordered to diagnose or rule out pneumonia. Other pulmonary disorders such as emphysema or pneumothorax (presence of air or gas in the chest cavity outside the lungs) may be detected or evaluated through the use of chest x ray.
What are some of the tests that a patient will have before surgery for congenital heart defects?
includes a physical exam, a detailed family history, a chest x ray , an electrocardiogram, an echocardiogram, and usually, cardiac catheterization. Blood tests will be performed
What are some tests used to diagnose coronary artery disease?
electrocardiogram, stress tests, cardiac catheterization, imaging tests such as a chest x ray, blood tests
Is a chest x- ray necessary to determine bronchitis or pneumonia?
A chest x-ray cannot diagnose bronchitis. A chest x-ray may show pneumonia, but one can have pneumonia with a normal chest x-ray.
How is rickets diagnosed?
Rickets is diagnosed by x-ray examination of leg bones
Does a tattoo on the chest intefere if I had to have a chest x ray?
..No
How is syndactyly diagnosed?
Syndactyly can be diagnosed by external observation, x ray, and fetal sonogram
