brain imaging Flashcards

1
Q

what are the most common types of brain imaging?

A

CT
MRI
cerebral angiography

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what is white on a CT and what is black?

A

bone is white!

white- bone>haematoma>brain>fat>gas- black

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3
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indications for angiography?

A

spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage

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4
Q

what 2 tests must you do to exclude subarachnoid haemorrhage?

A

CT and lumbar puncture

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