Cardiovascular Imaging Flashcards
1
Q
A chest xray fives the cardiac silhouette. What can be indicated from this?
A
Heart size and position
Pulmonary vasculature
Great vessel
Pulmonary oedema and pleural effusions
2
Q
What are the three types of functional stress testing of the heart?
A
Exercise stress testing
Nuclear stress testing
Echo stress testing
3
Q
What is the advantage of angiography over other imaging techniques for the heart?
A
It gives the option for intervention during the same procedure as investigation
4
Q
Which radiology modality is the fold standard on non invasive investigatory techniques of the CV system?
A
MRI
