• ByteJunk@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    The ER chest x-rays are usually for breathing problems, not so much the heart.

    Trouble breathing, cough and fever are your ER bread and butter.

    Limbs and joints are #2 (accidents).

    • FoxyFerengi@startrek.website
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      I’ve had chest xrays after presenting with possible heart issues that were ruled out with labs and ekg. So that tracks, i think