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To see the apecies of the lung. In a regular PA view of the chest the clavicles and ribs are in the way, sometimes shadowing stuff. So an apical view or lordotic view is taken so they are not superimposed.
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What's the opacity of a chest x-ray?
The white cloudy view seen
What chest x-ray is taken when the rays penetrate the chest and exit through the back onto the x-ray plate?
the frontal view (referred to as posterioranterior or PA)
What is a routine chest X-ray?
Routine chest x rays consist of two views, the frontal view and the lateral (side) view. The patient stands and is asked to hold their breath for a few seconds.
What happens when the x-ray tube is to close to the chest for an x-ray?
WHILE TAKING A PA VIEW OF CHEST DISTANCE BETWEEN XRAY TUBE AND FILM IS ABOUT 6 FT SO AS TO DECREASE THE MAGNIFICATION AND INCREASE THE SHARPNESS OF IMAGE WHEREAS AN AP VIEW WHICH IS TAKEN AT LESSER DISTANCE THERE IS INCREASED MAGNIFICATION AND DECREASED SHARPNESS. THEREFORE WHEN the X-ray tube is to close to the chest for an X-ray IT CAUSES 1 INCREASED MAGNIFICATION 2 DECREASED SHARPNESS
How may cardiac diseases be diagnosed from a chest x ray?
Congestive heart failure and other cardiac diseases may be indicated on the view of a heart and lung in a chest radiograph.
Is a chest x- ray necessary to determine bronchitis or pneumonia?
A chest x-ray cannot diagnose bronchitis. A chest x-ray may show pneumonia, but one can have pneumonia with a normal chest x-ray.
How much does it cost to get a chest xray?
A chest x-ray's cost varies. The price depends on where they are done at, how many are taken, and what if any amount insurance the person has will cover.
Does a tattoo on the chest intefere if I had to have a chest x ray?
..No
What is apicolordotic xray?
An apicolordotic x-ray is a different type of x-ray that allows a radiologist to see a different view than that normally obtained. Normally, they are ordered after an abnormality is initially spotted on a postero-anterior chest x-ray.
A chest X-ray was performed while the patient was standing with his back to the film. In what view was the X-ray taken?
When the film is taken front to back, with the back being against the film, it is anteroposterior (AP).
HCPCS code modifier for chest x-ray?
I need a h.c.p.c.s for a routine chest x-ray
What does ap stand for when referring to the subject of heart?
AP in the context of the heart may refer to "anteroposterior," a possible view of the chest x-ray. This is not a typical view, but may be used in a very ill patient.
