Chest PA/LAT Xray
Chest PA & Lateral X-ray
Description:
A Chest PA (Posteroanterior) and Lateral X-ray provides comprehensive imaging of the chest, including the lungs, heart, ribs, and surrounding structures. The PA view captures the chest from the back to the front, offering a clear image of the lungs, while the lateral view provides a side profile to assess the depth and positioning of the lungs, heart, and other thoracic structures.
Common Uses:
Detecting lung infections, tumors, or other respiratory conditions
Evaluating heart size and detecting heart-related issues
Identifying rib fractures or trauma to the chest
Assessing chronic lung diseases like COPD, emphysema, or fibrosis
Pre-surgical evaluation and routine health checks
Preparation:
No special preparation is needed. Patients may be asked to remove clothing or metallic objects from the chest area.
Duration:
10–15 minutes
Radiation Level:
Low (standard for chest imaging)
Chest PA & Lateral X-ray
Description:
A Chest PA (Posteroanterior) and Lateral X-ray provides comprehensive imaging of the chest, including the lungs, heart, ribs, and surrounding structures. The PA view captures the chest from the back to the front, offering a clear image of the lungs, while the lateral view provides a side profile to assess the depth and positioning of the lungs, heart, and other thoracic structures.
Common Uses:
Detecting lung infections, tumors, or other respiratory conditions
Evaluating heart size and detecting heart-related issues
Identifying rib fractures or trauma to the chest
Assessing chronic lung diseases like COPD, emphysema, or fibrosis
Pre-surgical evaluation and routine health checks
Preparation:
No special preparation is needed. Patients may be asked to remove clothing or metallic objects from the chest area.
Duration:
10–15 minutes
Radiation Level:
Low (standard for chest imaging)
Chest PA & Lateral X-ray
Description:
A Chest PA (Posteroanterior) and Lateral X-ray provides comprehensive imaging of the chest, including the lungs, heart, ribs, and surrounding structures. The PA view captures the chest from the back to the front, offering a clear image of the lungs, while the lateral view provides a side profile to assess the depth and positioning of the lungs, heart, and other thoracic structures.
Common Uses:
Detecting lung infections, tumors, or other respiratory conditions
Evaluating heart size and detecting heart-related issues
Identifying rib fractures or trauma to the chest
Assessing chronic lung diseases like COPD, emphysema, or fibrosis
Pre-surgical evaluation and routine health checks
Preparation:
No special preparation is needed. Patients may be asked to remove clothing or metallic objects from the chest area.
Duration:
10–15 minutes
Radiation Level:
Low (standard for chest imaging)