USE OF RADIOGRAPH AS SCREENING TOOL TO DIAGNOSE CONGENITAL CARDIAC DISEASE

Dr. Kedar Athawale*

ABSTRACT

In twenty-first century medical science is advancing rapidly. It has helped to diagnose and treat nearly all the diseases making human to live a long and healthy life. Congenital heart disease is difficult to diagnose in womb due to many reasons like lack of expertise and lack of high end machines at all the diagnostic centers. Radiograph obtaining facility is available easily and hence can be used to diagnose congenital heart disease in a new born child thus helping quick intervention.

Keywords: Congenital heart disease New born child Radiograph Chest.