Published September 1990 | Version v1
Journal article

Diagnosis of heart diseases via conventional X-ray examination of the thorax

  • 1. Mainz Univ. (Germany, F.R.). Inst. fuer Klinische Strahlenkunde

Description

Thoracic x-ray examination supplies information that is important in diagnosing heart disorders. The article presents the pathophysiological fundamentals and x-ray morphology criteria for assessing the size of the entire heart and of the individual cavities as well the cardiac functions, in a comprehensive survey. (orig.)

Abstract (German)

Die Thorax-Roentgenaufnahme liefert wichtige Informationen fuer die kardiale Diagnostik. Es werden pathophysiologische Grundlagen und roentgenmorphologische Kriterien fuer die Beurteilung der Groesse des Gesamtherzens und der einzelnen Herzhoehlen sowie der kardialen Funktion zusammenfassend dargestellt. (orig.)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (German)
Herzdiagnostik in der konventionellen Roentgenuntersuchung des Thorax

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Roentgen Blaetter
Journal Volume
43
Journal Issue
9
Series
Roentgen Bl.
Journal Page Range
370-376
ISSN
0300-8592
CODEN
ROBLA

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
22028919
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES; CHEST; DIAGNOSIS; HEART; IMAGES; PATIENTS; X-RAY RADIOGRAPHY
Descriptors DEC
BODY; BODY AREAS; CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; MEDICINE; ORGANS