Notes in chest X-ray during general physical examination

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Nguyen Thi Ngoc - General Internal Medicine - Endocrinology - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital. Doctor has more than 10 years of studying, researching and working in the field of endocrinology.

Cardiopulmonary x-ray is an imaging technique commonly performed during a general physical examination. The advantage of chest x-ray is that it is quick, simple, and helps to detect abnormalities of organs in the chest.

1. What is a chest x-ray during a general health check-up for?

Straightforward chest X-ray is an imaging technique commonly performed during general physical examinations. Cardiopulmonary x-rays are performed using an x-ray machine with a movable X-ray tube. The basic principle of the method is to use X-rays to evaluate the images of organs in the chest. X-rays will penetrate the fluid structures, soft tissues, through the absorption of more or less X-rays of each organ and organization in the thoracic cavity, it will produce images with different light and dark areas on the film. Through a chest x-ray, your doctor can see pictures of your heart, lungs, airways, blood vessels, and lymph nodes. Based on these images, the doctor can evaluate a number of health problems such as:
Lung condition: is the lung damaged by an infection, is there air or fluid inside the pleural cavity or the space around the lung? no,... Heart size and shape: if the heart is changed in size, shape may suggest conditions such as heart failure, valvular disease, pulmonary edema,... Blood vessels: x film - Cardiopulmonary bypass can show the aorta, pulmonary artery, superior and inferior vena cava, thereby helping doctors diagnose congenital heart defects, aneurysms,... Fractures: scan A chest x-ray during trauma can help determine if there is a fracture of the ribs and spine and the extent of the damage. Cardiopulmonary x-ray has the advantage of being simple and easy to perform, allowing doctors to see all the organs in the chest. However, the disadvantage of this method is that it cannot see small or early-stage lesions on the lung, and the internal characteristics of the lesions cannot be seen. Therefore, when chest x-ray does not provide enough information to make a diagnosis, the doctor will prescribe other imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), supersonic ,...

2. Attention when taking chest x-ray during general health check

To take a chest x-ray, the health examiner will be directed by the doctor to go into the changing room to take off his shirt and put on a shirt prepared for use by the radiologist. The health examiner is also required to remove jewelry, glasses, dental equipment or metal objects on the body so as not to affect the quality of the photos. X-ray radiation can affect an unborn baby, so it's important for a health practitioner to tell your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect that you may be pregnant. If x-rays are needed, your doctor will take protective measures to reduce the risk of your unborn baby being exposed to radiation.
Cardiopulmonary x-ray procedures during a general physical examination are usually performed as follows:
The health examiner moves into the x-ray room, which is a room specially designed to block X-rays launch out. After changing clothes, the technician will guide the medical examiner to stand next to a plate containing x-ray film inside or a special receiver that can record images into a computer (digital x-ray). . The health examiner will be guided by the technician to correct the posture for taking pictures. During the scan, the health examiner needs to hold his breath to increase the sharpness of the x-ray image.

3. What is the meaning of chest x-ray results during general health examination?

Cardiopulmonary x-ray results are considered normal when:
Lungs are normal in shape and size. Pleural, normal lung parenchyma. No fluid or gas accumulation, lesions, or tumors were found in the lungs. The heart is normal in shape, size, and normal heart tissue. The blood vessels in the thorax are normal in size and appearance. The diaphragm is normal in position and shape. Normal spine and ribs. Cardiopulmonary x-ray results are abnormal when:
Detecting the lungs with inflammatory lesions, cavernous tuberculosis, tumors, pleural effusion, pneumothorax,... Detecting cardiac lesions such as open heart valve, pericardial effusion,... Detect broken collarbone, ribs, shoulder bone, spine,... Detect aneurysm, open aorta, atherosclerosis,... Detect foreign objects in breathing tubes, esophagus, lungs. Cardiopulmonary x-ray is a technique commonly performed in most general health check-up packages. In addition to x-ray, general health examination also includes physical examination, clinical examination, blood tests, urinalysis,... General health examination is an effective method to protect health. Periodic general health examination helps to detect health abnormalities early for timely treatment and intervention. In addition, through the physical examination, the doctor will give advice on lifestyle changes, healthy diet, working to prevent disease risks.

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