Carotid Angiography Flashcards
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2
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Injection of _ and rapid series of x-ray recordings can show branches of carotid arteries
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Contrast medium
3
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Process called _
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Angiography
4
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Angiography used to study blood vessels and look for _
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Abnormalities
(Blockages)
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6
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_ can sometimes be found where common carotid artery divides
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Build-up of fatty deposits in wall
7
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Build-up of fatty deposits in wall associated with _
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Atherosclerosis
8
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Removing fatty deposits procedure known as _
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Endoarterectomy
9
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Angiography can also detect _
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Aneurism of artery
10
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Aneurism of artery is _ found in vessel wall
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Balloon-like swelling
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