DR MILES DALBY

MBBS BSc MD FRCP FESC

Tests and Diagnostics

Chest X-Ray

A chest X-Ray is often performed as a first line fairly routine test in patients with symptoms that could be coming from the heart or lungs. It can give an approximate idea of the size of the heart but importantly it can tell your doctor about the lungs including fluid overload due to impaired cardiac function and intrinsic lung problems.

All test results should be treated with caution and interpreted in the context of a clinical assessment.