Investigations Flashcards
1
Q
ECG:
Long QT syndrome can cause syncope and sudden death.
How does this syndrome cause sudden death?
How can you draw on this in a history?
A
Long QT syndrome
As the T wave becomes longer, the T ends up in the next complex, leading to ventricular tachyarrhythmias leading to death
Ask about sudden death in young people in the family
2
Q
CT:
When looking at the CT, compare both sides to confirm abnormality.
What type of CT can be done to look for a tumour?
What type of CT is used for aneurisms and intracranial bleeds?
A
Contrast CT
CT angiogram
3
Q
MRI:
A
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