



X-Ray
X ray (or Roentgenogram) is a useful tool in the armamentarium of a doctor.
It gives a lot of information regarding the part which is X rayed.
Chest X ray gives information regarding :
1) Bony thoracic cage - fractures, osteoporosis, etc.
2) The Heart - size, location, shape, etc.
3) The great vessels of the heart namely the Aorta & Pulmonary artery.
4) The Lungs eg Pneumonia, etc.
5) The Pulmonary / Bronchial vasculature.
6) The Mediastinum.