Cerebrovascular Review Ch.24, 25

Question 1

Complications of an angiography

Answer 1

Hematoma at the puncture site
pseudoaneursym at the puncture site
arterial occlusion
neurologic problems
allergic reactions

Question 2

most common site for an intraarterial injection for an angiogram

Answer 2

common femoral artery, axillary or brachial are cannulated if necessary

Question 3

MRI

Answer 3

magnetic resonance imaging, uses radio frequency energy and a strong magnetic field to produce multiplane images

Question 4

MRA

Answer 4

magnetic resonance angiography, uses a contrast agent and provides high quality images without the need for x-rays
extremely sensitive to the presence of stenosis but tends to overestimate the disease process

Question 5

CT

Answer 5

Computed tomography, employs ionizing radiation to obtain cross sectional anatomy, used to evaluate presence of cerebral infarctions, tumors, masses or anatomic variations

Question 6

CTA

Answer 6

Computed tomography angiography, requires the use of intravenous contrast, used to evaluate the status of extracranial and intracranial vessels