Imaging the CVS

Question 1

what is an ultrasound of the heart called?

Answer 1

echocardiogram

Question 2

what imaging is used to look at the structure of the heart?

Answer 2

CT

MRI

Question 3

what imaging is used to look at the function of the heart?

Answer 3

nuclear cardiology

Question 4

how much of the thoracic cavity should the heart take up on a CXR?

Answer 4

around a third

Question 5

what is the cardiothoracic ratio (CTR)?

Answer 5

the ratio of the diameter of the heart compared to the diameter of the thorax

Question 6

what is a normal value for the CTR?

Answer 6

less than 50%

Question 7

what type of x-ray needs to be done to determine CTR?

Answer 7

a PA CXR

Question 8

what type of imaging should be done to assess the coronary arteries?

Answer 8

angiography

Question 9

what are the three methods by which angiography can be done?

Answer 9

catheter
CT
MRI

Question 10

what imaging modality can be used to look at the valves?

Answer 10

echocardiography

Question 11

what type of imaging can be done to look at the perfusion of the myocardium?

Answer 11

nuclear cardiology