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A 40-year-old female asked:
Will a ct scan of my heart also show if there is anything going on with my lungs as im having strange feelings in my chest that feels like an irritant from just below my throat down to my heart?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Silviu Pasniciucanswered
Internal Medicine 28 years experience
Yes, a CT chest will provide structural information involving lungs as well. The radiologist should be advised to include changes found in the report as many times current studies are compared against previous studies.
Answered Aug 23, 2021
Last updated Aug 23, 2021
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