Evaluate for Calcifications Calcified areas are dense. Look for these regions in valves, vessels (coronary arteries) pericardium and walls of the LV (aneurysm/posterior infarct). To find valves on a lateral film draw a lline from the carina to the xiphoid and then...
Left Image: PA view Right Image: CT reconstruction of the chest
Evaluate for Lesions (Metastases) Bone metastases in a patient with multiple sclerosis
1. ribs 2. Spine 3. Shoulder 4. Sternum
Evaluate for Fractures Left Image: A rib fracture. Right Image: Close up view.
