Chest PA/AP Xray
Chest PA & AP X-ray
Description:
A Chest PA (Posteroanterior) and AP (Anteroposterior) X-ray are diagnostic imaging techniques used to visualize the chest, including the lungs, heart, ribs, and surrounding structures. In the PA view, the X-ray beam passes from the back to the front, typically providing a clearer image of the lungs. The AP view, on the other hand, has the X-ray beam passing from the front to the back and is often used when a patient cannot stand, such as when bedridden.
Common Uses:
Detecting lung conditions such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, or lung cancer
Identifying heart enlargement or other cardiovascular issues
Assessing rib fractures or chest trauma
Monitoring chronic lung diseases like COPD or fibrosis
Pre-surgical evaluation or routine health check-ups
Preparation:
No special preparation is required. Patients may need to remove clothing or metallic items from the chest area for clear imaging.
Duration:
5–10 minutes
Radiation Level:
Low (standard for chest imaging)
Chest PA & AP X-ray
Description:
A Chest PA (Posteroanterior) and AP (Anteroposterior) X-ray are diagnostic imaging techniques used to visualize the chest, including the lungs, heart, ribs, and surrounding structures. In the PA view, the X-ray beam passes from the back to the front, typically providing a clearer image of the lungs. The AP view, on the other hand, has the X-ray beam passing from the front to the back and is often used when a patient cannot stand, such as when bedridden.
Common Uses:
Detecting lung conditions such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, or lung cancer
Identifying heart enlargement or other cardiovascular issues
Assessing rib fractures or chest trauma
Monitoring chronic lung diseases like COPD or fibrosis
Pre-surgical evaluation or routine health check-ups
Preparation:
No special preparation is required. Patients may need to remove clothing or metallic items from the chest area for clear imaging.
Duration:
5–10 minutes
Radiation Level:
Low (standard for chest imaging)
Chest PA & AP X-ray
Description:
A Chest PA (Posteroanterior) and AP (Anteroposterior) X-ray are diagnostic imaging techniques used to visualize the chest, including the lungs, heart, ribs, and surrounding structures. In the PA view, the X-ray beam passes from the back to the front, typically providing a clearer image of the lungs. The AP view, on the other hand, has the X-ray beam passing from the front to the back and is often used when a patient cannot stand, such as when bedridden.
Common Uses:
Detecting lung conditions such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, or lung cancer
Identifying heart enlargement or other cardiovascular issues
Assessing rib fractures or chest trauma
Monitoring chronic lung diseases like COPD or fibrosis
Pre-surgical evaluation or routine health check-ups
Preparation:
No special preparation is required. Patients may need to remove clothing or metallic items from the chest area for clear imaging.
Duration:
5–10 minutes
Radiation Level:
Low (standard for chest imaging)