Hi, Yesterday my Dad was taken into hospital with a suspected angina attack. Blood tests were clear, ECG showed something had happened but by the third his heart had settled into normal rhythm again but a chest x ray showed a shadow on his lung . He used to be a heavy smoker for around 35 years but hasn t smoked in 2 years and he used to work with asbestos. I m hoping the shadow is a result of something other than cancer but was wondering what the shadow could mean and what further tests might be done. Thanks.
Hi, shadow on chest x-ray does not signify anything. Nature, position, size, associated features to be noted. Anyway Hilary shadow (close to heart) may be a sign of heart failure. Consult your physician regarding cardio logical status of patient. If he is normal then shadow can be reevaluated by high resolution ct scan. Take care.