Why do we do PA for lungs?

PA is a serious heart defect in which the pulmonary valve does not allow blood to flow from the heart to the lungs to pick up oxygen. read more

In the PA positioning, the anterior is closer to the film and the x-rays come from behind the patient to the film. Structures closer to the film are clearer with less distortion. read more

The human lungs are cone-shaped, sponge-like organs that are a main part of the respiratory system. The right lung has three sections that are called lobes. It is a little larger than the left lung, which has two lobes. read more

Pneumonia and congestive heart failure are very commonly diagnosed by chest radiograph. Chest radiographs are also used to screen for job-related lung disease in industries such as mining where workers are exposed to dust. For some conditions of the chest, radiography is good for screening but poor for diagnosis. read more