Tests and Procedures

Chest X-Ray

A chest x-ray is a very common and non-invasive diagnostic test that can give your child's physician a great deal of information concerning the function of your child's heart and/or lungs. It is performed by an x-ray technician or radiologist using a machine similar to a large camera that emits a very low level of radiation. During the procedure, the patient wears an exam gown and is positioned between the x-ray machine and film. The patient will be x-rayed in various positions in order to obtain a full view of the heart and/or lungs.

A chest x-ray can help your doctor detect a variety of conditions, such as congestive heart failure, enlargement of the heart, or aortic aneurysms, to name a few.

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