Cardiovascular Disease and Diagnostic Imaging Quiz

Outward Signs and Symptoms of Cardiovascular Disease & Diagnostic Imaging in the Cardiovascular System

• General observation of patients with cardiovascular disease can reveal signs of the disease in the hands, face, neck, trunk, and lower limbs.
• Hypercholesterolemia can cause xanthomas, corneal arcus, and cutaneous xanthelomatosis.
• Raynaud's phenomenon is a spasm of arteries that can cause reduced blood flow in the hands, which can lead to gangrene in severe cases.
• Heart failure can cause peripheral edema, shortness of breath, fatigue, and coughing.
• Central cyanosis can be seen in patients with chronic respiratory and/or cardiovascular disease.
• X-ray imaging uses high frequency electromagnetic waves to produce images of the body, which can reveal the position and size/shape of the aortic arch, clear lung fields, cardiac size, and costophrenic angle.
• Echocardiography uses sound waves to create moving images of the heart and is indicated for suspected valvular heart disease, abnormal left ventricular function, left ventricular hypertrophy, atrial fibrillation, embolus with a suspected cardiac source, pericardial disease, pulmonary embolism, and congenital heart defects.
• Doppler echocardiography can map the forwards and backwards direction of blood flow.
• Angiography involves injecting radio-opaque dye into arteries and taking x-rays in real time to visualize the extent of perfusion of the arteries and their branches.
• Coronary angiography is indicated in patients with symptoms of cardiac ischaemia/infarction and can help determine the site of narrowing/blockage of the coronary arteries.
• Limb angiography uses the same technique as coronary angiography to visualize the arteries in a leg.
• Kahoot quiz is available to test understanding of the material.

Outward Signs and Symptoms of Cardiovascular Disease & Diagnostic Imaging in the Cardiovascular System

• General observation of patients with cardiovascular disease can reveal signs of the disease in the hands, face, neck, trunk, and lower limbs.
• Hypercholesterolemia can cause xanthomas, corneal arcus, and cutaneous xanthelomatosis.
• Raynaud's phenomenon is a spasm of arteries that can cause reduced blood flow in the hands, which can lead to gangrene in severe cases.
• Heart failure can cause peripheral edema, shortness of breath, fatigue, and coughing.
• Central cyanosis can be seen in patients with chronic respiratory and/or cardiovascular disease.
• X-ray imaging uses high frequency electromagnetic waves to produce images of the body, which can reveal the position and size/shape of the aortic arch, clear lung fields, cardiac size, and costophrenic angle.
• Echocardiography uses sound waves to create moving images of the heart and is indicated for suspected valvular heart disease, abnormal left ventricular function, left ventricular hypertrophy, atrial fibrillation, embolus with a suspected cardiac source, pericardial disease, pulmonary embolism, and congenital heart defects.
• Doppler echocardiography can map the forwards and backwards direction of blood flow.
• Angiography involves injecting radio-opaque dye into arteries and taking x-rays in real time to visualize the extent of perfusion of the arteries and their branches.
• Coronary angiography is indicated in patients with symptoms of cardiac ischaemia/infarction and can help determine the site of narrowing/blockage of the coronary arteries.
• Limb angiography uses the same technique as coronary angiography to visualize the arteries in a leg.
• Kahoot quiz is available to test understanding of the material.

Test your knowledge on cardiovascular disease and diagnostic imaging with our Kahoot quiz! This quiz covers the outward signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease, such as peripheral edema and central cyanosis, as well as the different types of diagnostic imaging used to evaluate the cardiovascular system, including X-ray, echocardiography, and angiography. This quiz is perfect for healthcare professionals or students studying cardiovascular disease and imaging techniques. Get ready to challenge yourself and see how much you know!