Chest X-Ray and its Interpretation

The subject of Radiology and Imaging has tremendously advances in this present era. The chest X-Ray is an enormously powerful investigation and the most frequently requested hospital investigation that conveys a mass of information about cardio-respiratory disorders. By the demand of our students for easy interpret of X-Ray; both the writers began to collect the data related to X-Ray from various available books and websites. After a hard work and keen observations the result is now in a compiled book form.

The present book aims to fill up the gap between a hard (tough) and a concise (less informative) book, make the basic interpretation of the chest X-Ray as simple as possible. By this the learners will get all the necessary basic information step by step studying the chapters of this book. This book will provide essential reading and support to medical students, radiology trainees, reporting radiographers and clinical nurse specialists. This portable, economical reference helps you build a strong foundation in chest x-ray interpretation. In this book a commendable attempt to compile the practical aspects with basic fundamentals and schematic diagram will hopefully enhance the learning process and make it an enjoyable experience. The appropriate colorful anatomical figures with indicating of proper arrows and lines we try to compile this book in such a way that any student or medical professional can easily interpret the images of chest.

Large endeavors like this cannot be completed without the help of a team of individuals. We are deeply indebted to all, who rose to the occasion and provided extra time, at short notice, to help in the completion of this work. We extend our sincere thanks to the publisher who have taken sincere and dedicated effort to bring the first colorful edition of this book. We are also grateful to our team of doctors and students who always help and boost up us to complete this work. Last, but not least, we again offer our heartily gratitude to those personalities, who have helped us a lot in different ways and different fields, directly or indirectly during this work. We also request the readers to forward their suggestions or comments on this book to publisher and writers.

**Contents and Sample Pages**