X-rays are not just for bones
X-rays are designed so that the image is focused on dense tissues. Therefore, the human skeleton is much more visible than the soft tissues. However, the doctor is obliged to assess their condition as well.
The picture below shows how the configuration of the heart, its curves and the condition of the vessels are determined. In this way, cardiac pathologies, endocarditis or pericarditis can be suspected or confirmed.
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