A member asked:

If i want the radiologist to compare orginal size of heart from 8 years ago in chest x-ray, do i need to go to the same radiology facility, where they have my prior chest x-ray?

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See report: Either return to your first facility or obtain copies of the images and bring them to your new center.

Answered 7/9/2015

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See below: It is typically that the radiologist interpreting the most recent study make the comparison to the old study. I woud recommend getting a copy of the old chest xray and bring it to the recent radiologist for comparison.

Answered 3/14/2013

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Dr. Corinne Deurdulian answered

Specializes in Radiology

No but need the X-ray: You should if the prior facility still has your X-ray. If so, they can "lend" it to you if on film or they can give you a digital copy on CD/DVD.

Answered 5/14/2015

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