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1
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Imaging Modalities used to view the heart? (6)

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CXRAngiographyEchocardiographyCTMRINuclear Cardiology

2
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3 advantages of x-rays and 2 disadvantages

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Advantages: Easy to doImmediately availableAnswers available soonDisadvantages:RadiationNon-specific sometimes

3
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Cardiothoracic ratio (CTR)?

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The ratio of the maximum diameter of the heart divided by the maximum diameter of the diaphragm

4
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What should the normal CTR be?

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Less than or equal to 50%

5
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When is heart size exaggerated on CXRs?

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When the AP projection is poorly inspired rotated

6
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Advantages (4) and disadvantages (5) of angiography?

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Advantages:Excellent coronary arterial depiction Assess anomaliesassess coronary plaques/ stenosis Assess stents/ CABGsDisadvantages:Radiation InvasiveComplicationsMay need admissionsContrast allergy/ nephropathy

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Advantages (5) and disadvantages (3) of Echocardiography?

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Advantages:Immediately availableFunctional assessment of the heartValvular assessmentChamber assessmentNo radiationDisadvantages:Operator dependantPatient dependant Incomplete cardiac assessment

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Advantages (5) and Disadvantages (4) of Cardiac CT following IV contrast?

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Advantages:excellent cardiac anatomy depictionNon-invasive coronary artery assessmentFunctional assessment Chamber assessmentLook at vessels and lungsDisadvantages:Radiation doseResolution still slightly less than catheter angiographyPotential for contrast allergy/ nephropathyNeed special CT equipment/ expertise

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Cardiac MRI advantages (5) and disadvantages (5)

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Advantages:No radiationExcellent soft tissue resolutionAnatomical assessmentGold standardFunctional assessmentDisadvantages:Long imaging timesClaustrophobiaMRI contraindicationsNeed special MRI equipment / expertiseNot very useful for coronary arteries at present

10
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What is nuclear cardiology normally used for?

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To determine the impact of coronary artery disease on regional myocardial perfusion