A Chest X-ray is a test that produces black and white images of your body parts, including:
- Heart
- Lungs
- Blood vessels
- Spine and chest bones
- Air and fluid in or around your lungs
A Chest X-ray can identify the cause of symptoms like:
- Shortness of breath
- Ongoing cough
- Chest pain
- Chest injury
A Chest X-ray can also help your doctor to work out if you have:
- Chest infections
- Heart failure
- Fluid or air collection around the lungs
Chest X-rays help to check the position of wires, leads and tubes after heart procedures and surgery.