13 Questions
What is the purpose of digital subtraction angiography?
To delineate blood vessels by subtracting tissue background images
What is the primary purpose of interventional angiography?
To intervene with the course of a disease process
Which of the following is NOT a type of angiography mentioned in the text?
Cardiography
What is typically given to the patient before an angiography procedure?
A mild sedative
What is the purpose of diagnostic angiography?
To diagnose certain diseases
What were the materials used in the first angiogram performed by E. Haschek and O. Lidenthal?
Lime, cinnabar (mercury), and petroleum
What imaging modality did angiography originate from?
Conventional fluoroscopy
What is the primary purpose of digital subtraction angiography?
To delineate blood vessels by subtracting background tissue
Which of the following is NOT a preparatory step mentioned in the text before an angiography procedure?
Administering general anesthesia
During an angiography procedure, what is the purpose of introducing a contrast material?
To visualize the vascular structures
What term is used to describe the study of the lymph nodes using angiography?
Lymphangiography
Which of the following is NOT a step mentioned in the text for the post-procedural care after an angiography?
Administering antibiotics
What term is used to describe the study of arteries using angiography?
Arteriography
Test your knowledge on the evolution of imaging modalities, from conventional fluoroscopy to digital imaging and digitally subtracted images. Learn about the first angiogram by E. Haschek and O. Lidenthal, and the techniques and instruments involved in obtaining digital images.
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