Radiology of CVS Flashcards
1
Q
at level just under carina, what vessel is just to the left of vertebrae
A
descending aorta
2
Q
angiography
A
x ray images taken after using a contrast material which is injected into blood vessels
3
Q
width of heart should be
A
less than half of the thoracic width
4
Q
what vessels lie anterolaterally to the trachea
A
SVC (rigtht) and aorta (left)
5
Q
three branches coming off of aorta
A
brachiocephalic trunk, left common carotid, left subclavian. In that order anterior to posterior
6
Q
what veins join together to form superior vena cava
A
right and left brachiocephalic veins (both anterior to branches of aorta)
7
Q
what vessel is just to left of trachea just below level of aortic arch
A
descending aorta
8
Q
what vessels are right next to each other
A
ascending aorta and SVC
