Radiology Flashcards
Indications to perform a CT scan in Neuro (7)
- Head Trauma
- Acute Stroke
- Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
- Intracranial Mass
- Focal Neuro Deficit eg Stroke, Hydrocephalus, Haemorrhage
Indications to Perform MRI in Neuro (5)
Demyelination CNS Tumours Cauda Equina Epilepsy Paediatric Neurology
Contraindications to Performing MRI in Neuro
Implanted Pacemakers or Defibrillators Cochlear Implants Old Aneurysm Moveable Metallic Implants, Heart Valves Pregnancy, Claustraphobia, Tattoos
What can Angiography Diagnose
Aneurysm
Arteriovenous Malformation
Carotidocavernous Fistula
Unstoppable Epistaxis
Uses of CT Perfusion
Stroke
Tumour
If a tumour has increased perfusion in a CT perfusion what does this mean
Angiogenesis
More Aggressive Tumour
Increased metabolism on PET scan is seen in
Tumour
Inflammation
Infection
Treatment of a Brain Aneurysm
Endovascular Clip Embolization, Surgical Clip
The right mid cerebral artery supplies what brain functions
Left body strength and sensation
The left middle cerebral artery supplies what brain functions
Right body strength, sensation and language
The left middle cerebral artery supplies what brain functions
Right body strength, sensation and language
The right posterior cerebral artery supplies what brain functions
Perception in left visual field
The left posterior cerebral artery supplies what brain functions
Perception in right visual field
The cerebellum is supplied by what blood arteries
Posterior Inferior, Anterior Inferior and Superior Cerebellar Artries
Cerebellar strokes causes
Ataxia and Nystagmus