Atrial fibrillation chest x ray

Chest X ray
A chest X-ray is generally only performed if a pulmonary cause of atrial fibrillation is suggested. This may reveal an underlying problem in the lungs or the blood vessels in the chest. In particular, if an underlying pneumonia is suggested, then treatment of the pneumonia may cause the atrial fibrillation to terminate on its own.

As a summary a chest radiograph is required to evaluate;
 * The lung parenchyma, when clinical findings suggest an abnormality
 * The pulmonary vasculature, when clinical findings suggest an abnormality