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1
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Gray / white matter Window

A

100 / 35

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2
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Hemorrhage / hematoma Window

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150 / 75

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3
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Acute ischemia Window

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25 / 35

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4
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Brain CTA Landmark

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C2 through at least 1 cm above dorsum sella

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5
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Brain CTA Scan delay (when BT is not used)

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12 - 20 sec

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6
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Acute Stroke Protocol

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1) Precontrast head CT
2) CTA of the brain and carotid arteries
3) CT perfusion (CTP) imaging

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7
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Cerebral blood volume (CBV)

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4 - 5 mL/100g

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8
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Cerebral blood flow (CBF)

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50 - 60 mL/100g/min

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9
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Mean transit time (MTT)

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Varies

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10
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CBF Formula

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CBV / MTT

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11
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Mathematical technique for generation of perfusion maps

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Deconvolution

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12
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Soft tissue neck Landmark

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Superior orbital rim through lung apex

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13
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Larynx Landmark

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Just above hyoid through cricoid cartilage

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14
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Soft tissue neck Scan delay

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30 - 60 sec

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15
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Carotid CTA Landmark

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Aortic arch through skull base

For COW, through at least 1 cm above dorsum sella

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16
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Carotid CTA Scan delay (when BT is not used)

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15 - 18 sec

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17
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CTPA Scan delay (when BT is not used)

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20 - 25 sec

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18
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CAC Score

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1 to 10: Minimal
11 to 100: Mild
101 to 400: Moderate
>400: Extensive

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19
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Main branches of RCA

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  • Conus artery
  • Sinus node artery
  • Right atrial branches
  • Right ventricular branches
  • Posterior descending artery (PDA) aka posterior interventricular artery (PIV)
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20
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Main branches of LCA

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  • Left anterior descending artery (LAD)

- Left circumflex artery (LCX)

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21
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CAC Landmark

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Aortic arch through cardiac base

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22
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CCTA Landmark

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Carina through base of heart

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23
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CTA Aorta Landmark

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Base of neck through celiac trunk

May extend superiorly to include carotid arteries or inferiorly through bifurcation and iliac arteries

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24
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Right arm

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Carotid CTA, CTA Aorta

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25
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“Triple rule-out” MDCT Procedure

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  • CCTA for coronary artery disease
  • CTA of the aorta for aneurysm
  • CTA of the pulmonary arteries for embolism
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26
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CT density of normal hepatic parenchyma

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45 to 65 HU

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27
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CT density of Spleen

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about 10 HU less than liver

28
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CT density Adrenal glands

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25 to 40 HU

29
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Example of Liver CT

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1) Non con
2) Early arterial phase
3) Arterial phase
3) Portal venous phase
4) Delayed phase

30
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Preferred timing for Spleen CT

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Portal venous phase (60-70 sec), more homogeneous

31
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Example of Pancreas CT

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Water as oral contrast

1) Non con
2) Arterial phase
3) Pancreatic (delayed arterial) phase
4) Venous phase

32
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Example of Adrenal glands CT

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1) Non con
2) Portal venous phase
3) Delayed phase

33
Q

Sheath of connective tissue that enveloped and supports kidneys

A

Gerota’s fascia

34
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Epithelial lining for urinary tract

A

Urothelium

35
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Genitourinary system Landmark

A

Above kidneys through base of bladder

May include above diaphragm

36
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Example of Kidney and Urinary tract CT

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Water or positive oral contrast

1) Non con
2) Arterial phase
3) Corticomedullary (delayed arterial) phase
4) Nephrographic phase
5) Excretory phase

37
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GI system Landmark

A

Above diaphragm through pubis symphysis

May begin higher for esophageal pathology

38
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Duodenum is suspended from the diaphragm by:

A

Ligament of Treitz

39
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CTA Aorta (Body) Landmark

A

Above the arch through common iliac arteries

40
Q

Bowel cleansing agents

A

Polyethylene glycol and Magnesium citrate

41
Q

Spinal cord tapers into the:

A

Conus medullaris

42
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Nerve bundle extending inferiorly from the spinal cord

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Cauda equina

43
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Primary goal of CTP

A

Identify and differentiate infarct core and penumbra (evaluation of acute stroke)

44
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Uses water for oral contrast

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  • Pancreas
  • Biliary
  • Kidneys and urinary tract (positive contrast may be used)
  • CTA Aorta (Body)
45
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Peripheral CTA (Runoff) Landmark

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Just below diaphragm to below ankles

46
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FDG dose

A

10 - 15 millicuries (mCi)

47
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Least heart motion occurs from approximately:

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55 - 77% of the R-R interval

48
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Peritoneum

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  • Stomach
  • Small bowel (only part of duodenum)
  • Transverse colon
  • Liver and gallbladder
  • Spleen
  • Ovaries
49
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Retroperitoneum

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  • Duodenum
  • Pancreas
  • Adrenal glands
  • Kidneys, ureter, and bladder
  • Aorta and inferior vena cava
  • Prostate
  • Uterus
50
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Gallbladder and biliary tree Phases

A

Dual phase

  • Arterial
  • Portal venous
51
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Ileus

A

Area of intestine that has lost normal contractile motion, resulting in obstruction

52
Q

Abdominal aorta divides into right and left common iliac arteries at level of:

53
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CT Enterography, CT Enteroclysis (if applicable) Scan delay

A

45 - 50 sec

Early portal venous phase

54
Q

Common iliac artery bifurcates at level of ______ into internal and external iliac arteries

55
Q

Glucose level before injection of FDG should be below:

56
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Simple cyst HU

57
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Infarct core CBV

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Less than 2.5 mL/100g

58
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Hyperdense cyst HU

A

25 - 90 HU

59
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Maxium dosage of IV contrast

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2 mL per kg of body weight

60
Q

In CAC areas of calcium have HU above:

61
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Technical parameter controlling CT system’s temporal resolution

A

Gantry rotation time

62
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Typical delay for GI system

A

Portal venous phase

63
Q

Mesentric vasculature dual phase

A

Arterial and Portal venous phases

64
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Colonoscopy Window

A

1600 / -400 (similar to lung)

65
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Typical delay for Spine (if needed)

A

Portal venous phase

66
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Delay for spine to assess vertebral arteries

A

Arterial or Dual phase

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