Chest X-ray

A chest X-ray is an X-ray photo of the chest, the lungs, the aorta, the heart, the vertebral column and the ribs.

You will be placed between a plate that is sensitive to X-rays and an X-ray machine. After inhaling deeply, the image will be taken from an anterior-posterior view and from the side.

No side effects are expected as the radiation dose is low.

Medical imaging of the organs inside the rib case help determine a diagnosis. A chest X-ray can help detect:

• an enlarged heart
• fluid accumulation in or around the lungs
• widened aorta
• pulmonary infection
• pneumothorax

In addition, a chest X-ray can help evaluate the position of the electrodes (pacemaker or defibrillator).

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Latest publication date: 07/08/2024
Supervising author: Dr Provenier Frank