Advanced Imaging - CT, Ultrasound, Cath Lab, Mammography

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  1. 3. Abbreviated as DVT. (three words)
  2. 7. A breast classification that is the least dense. (two words)
  3. 9. Used in the cath lab to reduce patient dose, particularly when the pulse rate is reduced. (two words)
  4. 10. This is a specialized radiographic imaging examination that uses low-energy X-rays to image breast tissue for the early detection and diagnosis of breast disease.
  5. 11. A pathology that is characterized as fluid-filled sacs.
  6. 12. A projection in mammography when the path of the x-ray beam is from medial to lateral (also known as a MLO projection). (two words)
  7. 13. CT angiography with contrast helps visualize clots within the _________________ _______________ and can identify blockages affecting blood flow to the lungs. (two words)
  8. 16. A mammogram exam done for asymptomatic patients, to detect breast cancer at an early stage.
  9. 17. In Sonography, waves are generated by a ________________ which sends out sound waves and receives the echoes that bounce back.
  10. 23. Controls the energy and penetrating ability of the x-ray beam. (abbreviation)
  11. 25. CT can create images in multiple planes, along with 3D _______________.
  12. 26. Solid lumps/tumors composed of fibrous and glandular tissue.
  13. 30. Ultrasound technique that evaluates blood flow, circulation, and vascular disorders.
  14. 31. we follow the ______________ principle for radiation safety. (abbreviation)
  15. 34. In CT, ________slices provide greater detail and improved resolution.
  16. 37. In mammography, masses with irregular shapes and indistinct or ________________ margins have a higher likelihood of malignancy.
  17. 39. In the cath lab, these are thin tubes that are inserted into an artery or vein, and are guided to the heart.
  18. 41. abbreviated as TGC (three words)
  19. 43. A physician that is part of the cath lab team. (two words)
  20. 44. Controls the amount of radiation used during a CT Scan. (abbreviation)
  21. 45. Mammography can detect lesions up to 2-4 years before they become _______________.
  22. 48. What modality uses x-rays along with computer processing to create cross sectional images? (two words)
  23. 49. The donut part of CT that rotates around the patient as it scans.
  24. 51. A procedure done in the cath lab that uses a catheter based device to physically break up blood clots.
  25. 52. In sonography, controls contrast. (two words)
  26. 53. When using sonography, this pathology is seen as white with echoes inside the gallbladder.
  27. 54. A pregnancy outside of the uterus, often in the fallopian tube. (two words)
  28. 55. A nuclear medicine study done in conjunction with mammography to demonstrate cell metabolism alterations of malignancies.
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  1. 1. A type of sent that can be used in the cath lab that can open a blocked artery in minutes.
  2. 2. In 1960s - 1980s, __________ ___________ imaging and grayscale was developed. (two words)
  3. 4. CT is especially valuable in trauma, ____________ ______________, and complex diagnostic cases. (two words)
  4. 5. Also known as 3D mammography.
  5. 6. A type of breast tissue.
  6. 8. A sonographic study that shows the heart.
  7. 11. A projection in mammography when the path of the x-ray beam is from head to feet (also known as a CC projection).
  8. 14. A modality also known as sonography.
  9. 15. A mammogram exam done on symptomatic patients, follow-up to abnormal screening, further evaluates a specific concern.
  10. 18. Also known as cath lab. (three words)
  11. 19. Small growth inside duct of breast near the nipple. (two words)
  12. 20. In sonography, High frequency = better image __________________ and low penetration.
  13. 21. A device that can be implanted in the cath lab.
  14. 22. Abbreviated as CAD, used in mammography to alert radiologist to regions of interest (abnormalities). (three words)
  15. 24. A pathology that involves narrowing or blockage in vessels outside the heart, images show reduces or absent contrast flow in arteries. (three words)
  16. 27. An exam done in the cath lab to calculate the ejection fraction (how well the heart is pumping blood). (two words)
  17. 28. In sonography, Low frequency = greater penetration and lower ________________ ______________________. (two words)
  18. 29. One major advantage of CT is that it removes ________________, allowing structures to be seen more clearly.
  19. 32. CT scans are often used in archeology to look inside ____________________, while maintaining their integrity.
  20. 33. A pathology that occurs when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked. (two words)
  21. 35. Refers to the number of cycles per second.
  22. 36. Unit used to measure frequency.
  23. 38. In the 1970's, when CT was developed, it was originally used only to image this part of the body.
  24. 40. Sonography is commonly used in _______________ to monitor fetal growth.
  25. 42. A surgical intern who inserted a urinary catheter into his arm vein and advanced it to heart. (two words)
  26. 46. In sonography, the results depend heavily on the experience and technique of the ________________________.
  27. 47. In the cath lab, _______________ is used to see catheters move through vessels and arteries.
  28. 50. A non-invasive, high-frequency sound wave imaging technique.