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What kV & mAs settings are best for thorax?

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High kV, Low mAs (high mA, short exposure time)
- High kV –> low contrast image w/ wide range of grey tones

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On which image is the sternal node more easily identified?

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Right Lateral

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What are 4 reasons why a right lateral image preferable over a left if only a single lateral can be obtained?

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1) Sternal node more easily identified
2) Diaphragm obscures less of caudodorsal lungs
3) Heart in a more consistent position (due to R side cardiac notch)
4) R middle lung lobe superimposed over heart & sternum –> better cardiac detail

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What are DV and VD views preferred for, respectively?

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DV = cardiac related disorders (more standard heart appearance b/c less magnified & caudal vasculature more easily identified)

VD = pulmonary parenchyma

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What is an extra pleural sign?

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Where a lung margin is locally deviated from a mass arising from the chest wall

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What disease process may cause septal flattening in a RPS short axis view?

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Pulmonic stenosis (secondary to increased RV pressure)

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MPA diameter should be _____ or ______ than the Ao.

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Equal to or smaller than
(Increased diameter w/ normal pulmonic valves may suggest PH)

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What are two disease processes that cause decrease radionuclide clearance from pulmonary circulation?

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L to R shunt & L CHF (If bolus too slow, iatrogenic slow pulmonary clearance can also be simulated)

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In a R to L shunt, what two structures fill with radionuclide simultaneously?

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Aorta & pulmonary arteries

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What is the embryological origin of the heart?

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Paired endocardial tubes that arise from splanchnic mesoderm

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The L and R main coronary arteries arise from where?

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Root of the aorta

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In terms of L, R, cranial, & caudal where are the LA, LV, RA, & RV located in a dog?

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LV and LA = L and caudal aspects
RV and RA = R & cranial aspects

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At what intercostal space is the carina normally located?

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4th - 5th

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What is the pericardial fat stripe?

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Fat present between the fibrous pericardium & pericardial mediastinal pleura that may remain visible on a lateral view in patients w/ pleural effusion

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T or F, aortic size alters in association w/ hypovolemia or volume overload?

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False

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What are the terminal abdominal tributaries of the CVC?

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Hepatic veins

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Within what structure does the CVC cross the diaphragm?

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W/in plica vena cava on R side

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What vessels unite to form the CrVC?

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Axillary veins join w/ internal & external jugular veins to form the R & L brachiocephalic veins which then unite to form CrVC

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What 3 vessels join the CrVC in the cranial mediastinum before it empties into the RA?

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Costocervical veins
Internal thoracic veins
Azygous vein

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What does the azygous vein form from?

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1st lumbar veins

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What is the location of origin & course of the thoracic duct?

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Origin = between diaphragmatic crura
Courses cranially along right dorsal Ao border & usually enters CrVC or L jugular vein

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Cranial pulmonary arteries and veins are best separated on which lateral projection?

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Left lateral

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Explain concentric versus eccentric cardiac hypertrophy?

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Concentric hypertrophy results from inc systolic pressure (pressure overload) –> thickened ventricular wall w/ normal or reduced luminal size
Eccentric hypertrophy results from increased diastolic pressure & volume (volume overload) –> normal ventricular wall six w/ inc luminal size

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Rotation of the cardiac apex caudodorsally away from sternum is a sensitive sign of what?

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RV enlargement

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Enlargement of which structures cause ventral and dorsal displacement of the caudal mainstream bronchi, respectively?
Ventral = tracheobronchial lymphadenopathy Dorsal = LAE
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What are 2 ddx for enlargement of the entire aortic arch?
SAS & age-related changes in cats
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What disease causes enlargement of the descending portion of the aortic arch?
PDA
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What are 3 things that can cause a redundant aorta?
Aged related changes in cats Brachycephalic dogs Congenital hypothyroidism
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What are 6 disease processes that can cause calcification/mineralization of the Ao?
Primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism Lymphoma Spirocera lupi Hypervitaminosis D Hyperadrenocorticism Arteriosclerosis
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What vascular dissension occurs secondary to segmental aplasia of the CVC?
Marked enlargement of the azygous vein
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What are 4 causes of an enlarged MPA?
Pulmonic stenosis (post-stenotic dilation) Inc circulating volume (PDA, ASD, VSD_ Pulmonary hypertension Severe HWD or Angiostrongylosis
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T or F, R CHF is a rare cause of feline pleural effusion?
True
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Screens increase or decrease patient dose? Explain the mechanism.
Decrease. Ability to convert few absorbed xray photons into light.
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What screen is the most efficient type?
Rare earth screens
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The faster the screen has what effect of exposure and detail?
Faster exposure, but less detail.
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What are the 3 effects of high kV that lead to it's contrast level? And what sort of contrast on the image does it result in?
High kV --> low contrast with many grey tones 3 factors that cause low contrast = 1) high amount of undesirable scatter 2) Predominance of Compton effects 3) High penetration of beam energy
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What are two benefits and one negative of grids?
Benefits: - Decrease scatter - Improve contrast Con: - Increase patient dose (because must use higher exposure factors since some of primary beam absorbed)
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To better assess for small volumes of pleural effusion or gas, radiographs should be taken at what point during the respiratory cycle?
End of expiration
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What are 2 advantages of a DV projection?
1) Cardiac silhouette is less magnified & adopts a more standard appearance 2) Caudal pulmonary arteries & veins better identified due to surrounding gas-filled lung
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What are 3 scenarios to consider a decubitus/horizontal beam VD/DV?
1) Small volume pleural effusion 2) Small volume pneumothorax 3) Skyline view for thoracic wall lesions
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Film-screen radiographs have better ________ _________ than digital images?
Spatial resolution
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What weight/volume percentage of barium sulphate suspension should be administered for esophageal studies?
60%
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What are 3 cons of barium sulphate suspension in esophageal studies?
1) May not distend a dilated esophagus 2) May not show a stricture 3) Does not adhere well to mucosa
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True or false, barium aspiration will result in permanently altered lung function ?
False, but may result in permanent visualization
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What are 2 rare complications of barium aspiration?
Granulomatous pulmonary reactions and aspiration pneumonia
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If you are suspicious for what 2 disease processes/lesions then barium should NOT be orally administered?
Esophageal perforation or bronchoesophageal fistula (may result in mediastinal granuloma & adhesion formation)
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If you cannot use orally administered barium due to concern for esophageal perforation, then what medium should be used? What are the potential negative side effects of this contrast media?
Non-ionic iodinated contrast 2 possible S/E: 1) Pulmonary edema 2) Death
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How can you improve visibility of the thoracic inlet on a lateral projection?
Move one thoracic limb cranially & the other caudally
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At what age does the thymus reach its maximal size?
4 mos
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What effect does emaciation have on the opacity of the lung fields?
Makes them hyperlucent. (Decrease exposure factors to compensate for this)
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A sharply marginated cardiac silhouette may be indicative of what disease process?
Pericardial effusion. (Normally the margins should be slightly hazy from respiratory motion)
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Caudal vena cava merges with which crus of the diaphragm?
Right crus
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On which lateral view is it easier to distinguish between cranial pulmonary arteries & veins?
Left lateral
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Which view gives a "3 humped" appearance to the diaphragm?
VD
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Discuss the differences between VD and DV projections for the assessment of pulmonary parenchyma?
VD - ventral lung fields better evaluated & accessory lobe better visualized (due to cranial position of the heart) DV - dorsal lung fields better evaluated & accessory lobe LESS aerated due to cranial position of mid-diaphragm

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