It's about Me 142 Posted April 27, 2018 Why do they require a chest x-ray? I understand having an EKG but a chest x-ray? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryn910 519 Posted April 27, 2018 Because it can show a variety of things on the X-ray from an enlarged heart, Fluid around the lungs or any heart/lung disease. Just routine for most surgeries 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orchids&Dragons 9,047 Posted April 27, 2018 I requested one because of a family history of enlarged heart. 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creekimp13 5,840 Posted April 27, 2018 It can detect pneumonia, lung tumors and lesions, enlarged heart. The last thing you want to do...is anesthetize a person with an active lung infection or an undiagnosed pulmonary issue. Breathing is important. 1 1 Orchids&Dragons and Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
