Chapter 15 Miscellaneous Diagnostic Tests/ Treatment

Question 1

Percutaneous puncture of the superficial artery is called

Answer 1

Arteriography

Question 2

What are the 3 most common arteries used in arteriography

Answer 2

1) CFA- safest approach
2) axillary
3) brachial

Question 3

In arteriography a hemodynamically significant stenosis is defined as a ________ diameter reduction

Answer 3

50%

Question 4

________ plaque appears as irregular or smooth

Answer 4

Atherosclerotic

Question 5

A severe narrowing without occlusion is called a

Answer 5

Vasospasm

Question 6

Multiple stenoses caused by medial hyperplasia appearing as “string of beads” is called

Answer 6

Fibromuscular dysplasia

Question 7

What employs radio frequency energy and a strong magnetic field to produce images in multiple planes

Answer 7

MR Angiography (MRA)

Question 8

Name 3 things MRAs are useful for

Answer 8

1) AAA
2) dissections
3) peripheral artery evaluation.

Question 9

What modality employs ionizing radiation to obtain cross sectional images from d the aorta and other body structures

Answer 9

CT

Question 10

Name the anti platelet drugs that decreases platelet aggregation resulting in decreased thrombotic activity

Answer 10

Aspirin

Question 11

________ is surgical removal of atherosclerotic material usually includes portion of intimal lining

Answer 11

Endarterectomy

Question 12

In presence of significant stenosis or occlusion a ________ ________ provides alternate pathway for blood to travel

Answer 12

Bypass graft

Question 13

What is used to dilate focal plaque formation in the vessels

Answer 13

Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTLA)