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imaging Flashcards

1
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what is cardiothoracic ratio

A

ratio of max diameter of heart/max diameter of thorax

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2
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normal CTR?

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=50%

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3
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when would heart size be exaggerated rather than cardiomegaly

A

poor inspiration
AP projection
rotation

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4
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advantages of CMRI

A

good soft tissue resolution

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disadvantages of CMRI

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long imaging times
MRI contraindication
claustrophobia
not useful for coronary arteries

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