Chest x-ray
A chest x-ray allows doctors to
examine your heart, lungs
and chest wall.
If you have symptoms such as feeling short of breath, a
chest x-ray helps doctors to find out whether your
symptoms are due to a lung condition or a heart problem
- for example, an enlarged heart.
If your doctor thinks you may have a heart condition, he or she
will probably arrange for you to have other tests.
Having a chest x-ray is painless.
If you are pregnant, be sure to tell your
doctor or radiographer as they may suggest you avoid having a
chest x-ray early on in pregnancy.
