In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review whether or not you can detect pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade
on chest radiographs.
The trachea is visible
on chest radiographs.
The diagnosis of pneumonia hinges
on the chest radiograph but knowing when to take chest radiographs can be tricky.
Not exact matches
Radiographs (x-rays) will need to be done of the
chest and abdomen to check for bronchitis, pneumonia, and lesions
on the mucous membranes in the intestinal tract.
Diagnosis of tracheal collapse is made by a combination of clinical signs, thoracic
radiographs (
chest x-rays) and fluoroscopy (real - time xrays displayed
on a monitor).
Your veterinarian may go
on to perform
radiographs of other locations, including the
chest, to check for further metastases of the disease.
On radiographs, fluid in the
chest will be obvious.
It will be ideal to take some
chest radiographs (x-rays) to see what is going
on and how severe it is as well, especially if it has been going
on for more than a few days.