unit 6 Flashcards
what term describes a thrombus lodged in one or both of the arteries supplying blood to the lungs
pulmonary embolism
what term refers to an abnormal enlargement of the heart
cardiomegaly
what condition is often observed with dissection and rupture of the affected vessel
aortic aneurysm
what condition is observed as filling defects within the coronary vasculature
coronary artery disease (CAD)
which condition is known to cause cardiac blood flow deficits and myocardial infarction
coronary artery disease (CAD)
what term describes narrowing of the coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis
coronary artery disease (CAD)
what condition is commonly caused by congestive heart failure and hypertension
cardiomegaly
which conditions presents in sectional imaging as filling defects within the pulmonary vasculature
pulmonary embolism
what condition presents in sectional imaging as a singular tumor within the left atrium
myxoma
most common benign tumor of the heart
myxoma
this condition is often associated with recent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), blood clotting disorders, and recent surgery
pulmonary embolism
an abnormal collection of fluid around the heart within the pericardial space
pericardial effusion
