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28 Cards in this Set
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radiographic examination of vessels following injection of positive contrast media
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angiography
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only veins that are oxygenated
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pulmonary veins
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3 branches of the aortic arch
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brachiocephalic artery, left common carotid artery, left subclavian artery
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4 major arteries that supply blood to the brain
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right and left common carotid artery, right and left vertebral artery
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supplies circulation primarily to the anterior portion of the brain
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internal carotid artery
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supplies circulation to the posterior portion of the brain
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vertebral arteries
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where the anterior and posterior circulation of the brain communicates and is demonstrated on cerebral angiography
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arterial circle (circle of willis)
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abdominal aorta bifurcates at approximately
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L4
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returns venous blood to liver
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hepatic portal system
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drains interstitial fluid to venous system
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lymphatic system
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4 vessels that are considered for catheterization
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femoral, axillary, brachial, radial
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preferred site for an arterial puncture
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femoral artery
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advancing catheter through femoral artery and aorta into left ventricle
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cardiac catheterization
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performed to visualize lymph vessels and nodes
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lymphography
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prevents pulmonary embolism caused by deep vein thrombosis when blood thinners are not an option and must be placed in the femoral or jugular vein and inferior to the renal veins.
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inferior vena cava filter
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creates an artificial passageway for portal venous circulation
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transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)
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an interventional procedure to dissolve a blood clot
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thrombolysis
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percutaneous injection of acrylic cement into vertebral body for stabilization and pain relief
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vertebroplasty
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balloon inserted into collapsed vertebrae to restore collapsed vertebral body before cement injection
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kyphoplasty
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contrast media study of synovial joints and related soft tissue structures
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arthography
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performed in radiology department for residual stones and patency of biliary ducts
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postoperative (T tube or delayed) cholangiogram
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radiographic demonstration of the female reproductive tract with a contrast medium to demonstrate the uterine cavity and patency of the uterine tubes
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hysterosalpingography
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radiographic study of the spinal cord and its nerve root branches with a contrast medium
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myelography
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right-angle radiograph to long bones to provide long bone measurements
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orthoroentgenography
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surgical procedure used to shorten a limb
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epiphysiodesis
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total distance the x-ray tube travels
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tomographic angle (tomographic amplitude)
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total distance the x-ray tube travels during the actual exposure
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exposure angle (exposure amplitude)
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pivot point between the movement of the x-ray tube and IR
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fulcrum
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