Unstable angina non ST elevation myocardial infarction chest x-ray: Difference between revisions
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
When suspecting [[UA]] / [[NSTEMI]] a chest X-ray is critical to aid in the exclusion of [[aortic dissection]]. A [[mediastinal mass]] consistent with a cancer may be present, but it is unlikely to present with a syndrome of accelerating chest pain. It is also used to evaluate other causes of chest pain or discomfort like pulmonary infection, [[pneumothorax]], [[pulmonary hypertension]] etc. | When suspecting [[UA]]/[[NSTEMI]] a chest X-ray is critical to aid in the exclusion of [[aortic dissection]]. A [[mediastinal mass]] consistent with a cancer may be present, but it is unlikely to present with a syndrome of accelerating chest pain. It is also used to evaluate other causes of chest pain or discomfort like pulmonary infection, [[pneumothorax]], [[pulmonary hypertension]] etc. | ||
==Chest X Ray== | ==Chest X Ray== |
Revision as of 15:02, 10 January 2013
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Overview
When suspecting UA/NSTEMI a chest X-ray is critical to aid in the exclusion of aortic dissection. A mediastinal mass consistent with a cancer may be present, but it is unlikely to present with a syndrome of accelerating chest pain. It is also used to evaluate other causes of chest pain or discomfort like pulmonary infection, pneumothorax, pulmonary hypertension etc.
Chest X Ray
Chest X ray is critical in assessing for the presence of pulmonary edema or congestive heart failure which requires urgent treatment and confers a poorer prognosis.