A chest x-ray is an x-ray of the chest, lungs, heart, large
arteries, ribs, and diaphragm. Chest radiography; Serial chest
x-ray; X-ray - chest You stand in front of the x-ray machine.
You will be told to hold your breath when the x-ray is taken.
Two images are usually taken. You will need to stand against the
machine, and then sideways. Tell the health care provider if you
are pregnant. Chest x-rays are generally not done during the
first 6 months of pregnancy. There is no discomfort. The film
plate may feel cold. Your doctor may order a chest x-ray if you
have any of the following symptoms: A serial chest x-ray is one
that is repeated. It may be done to look at or monitor changes
found on a previous chest x-ray. Abnormal results may be due to
many things, including: In the lungs: In the heart: In the
bones: Abnormal results may also be due to: There is low
radiation exposure. X-rays are monitored and regulated to
provide the minimum amount of radiation exposure needed to
produce the image. Most experts feel