Air embolism chest x ray

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Chest X-ray is not used to diagnose air embolism. It can be used to rule out other causes of chest pain or dyspnea.

Chest X Ray

• Chest X ray may be used to rule out other causes of chest pain and dyspnea.
• In rare cases it may show intra-cardiac air.