A chest X-ray does not directly show pulmonary embolism. However, it may help a doctor rule out health problems that cause similar symptoms, such as pneumonia and some heart conditions.

Chest x-rays using a deep learning-based model. For FEV 1 determination, institution D had an r value of 0.91 (99% CI 0.90–0.92) and institution E also had an r value of 0.91. ICC values were 0. ...

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) ... If fatigue disrupts daily activities, don’t dismiss it as stress or aging—it could be a symptom of pulmonary hypertension. Chest pain or pressure.

Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is a circulatory condition that occurs soon after birth. It happens to new babies whose lung vessels aren’t open wide enough and have ...

On a chest X-ray, pleural effusion appears as an area of equal opacity, typically at the lung base. Pleural effusion in TB may also indicate a related pleural infection. Lymphadenopathy ...

A chest X-ray can usually detect active tuberculosis (TB) but not latent TB. In either case, you’ll need a sputum test to confirm a diagnosis. Doctors often use chest X-rays to help diagnose ...

D’Alto M, Badagliacca R, Argiento P, et al. Risk reduction and right heart reverse remodeling by upfront triple combination therapy in pulmonary arterial hypertension. Chest. 2020;157(2):376-383 ...

Chest x-ray demonstrated a sensitivity of 66.7% and a specificity of 100%, while low-dose CT demonstrated 100% sensitivity and 100% specificity for an overall accuracy of 100%.