Thoracic Imaging (Overview) | Chest X-Ray | CT Scan | V/Q Scan | PET Scan

What is Thoracic Imaging? What is the difference between a chest x-ray, CT scan, V/Q scan, and PET scan? Watch this video to find out!
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➡️ What is Thoracic Imaging?
Thoracic Imaging is the radiographic process of creating a visual representation of the thorax for medical intervention.

➡️ Types
- Chest Radiograph
- Computed Tomography (CT)
- Ventilation–Perfusion (VQ) Scan
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

➡️ Chest Radiograph
It's a radiographic imaging technique used for the assessment of the heart, lungs, and structures within the thoracic cavity. It occurs as an x-ray passes through the chest to a film, which provides a visual representation of the structures within the thoracic cavity. The appearance of the x-ray depends on the density of the structures within the chest. This includes air, fat, soft tissue, bone, and fluid. Lungs that are filled with air have a black appearance on the chest x-ray, which is known as being radiolucent. Bones and fluid typically absorb more of the x-ray beams during the process and display more white on the chest x-ray, which is known as being radiopaque.

➡️ Computed Tomography (CT)
It's a radiographic imaging technique that generates cross-sectional images of an organ or tissue structure. It’s performed in radiology by medical professionals in order to obtain detailed images of the body that can be used for diagnostic purposes. It’s a quick, painless, and noninvasive method to generate cross-sectional images that can be analyzed by physicians to get an idea of what’s going on with the patient.

➡️ Ventilation–Perfusion (VQ) Scan
It's an imaging test that uses a radiographic substance to assess the ventilation and perfusion of the lungs. By measuring the flow of air and blood within the lungs, it allows for the diagnosis of various diseases. However, a V/Q scan is typically indicated to help diagnose or rule out a pulmonary embolism. It can also help physicians examine the lungs of preoperative patients.

➡️ Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
It's an imaging technique that also uses radioactive substances to examine the metabolic activity of various parts of the body. Radiotracers are injected or ingested into the body and help produce gamma rays. These rays help provide a three-dimensional visual of the target area. In respiratory care, a PET scan is typically recommended for the diagnosis or evaluation of lung cancer. For this video, we just wanted to provide you with a brief overview of this topic. We've talked more about each type of thoracic imaging in separate videos here on our channel.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:19 - What is Thoracic Imaging?
0:30 - Types
0:47 - Chest Radiograph
1:38 - Computed Tomography (CT)
2:11 - Ventilation–Perfusion (VQ) Scan
2:44 - Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

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