5 Questions
Which imaging technique is considered the gold standard for imaging vascular structures of the brain?
DSA
Which imaging technique is preferred for imaging the aorta and coronaries despite its main drawbacks of contrast use and radiation exposure?
CT angio
Which imaging technique is the least invasive, can be done bedside, and is cost-effective for imaging vessels close to the skin surface?
Vascular ultrasound
Which imaging technique is non-invasive, involves no radiation exposure, and is preferred for carotids and intracranial vessels?
MRA
Which component forms the circle of Willis by extending from the distal dural ring at the superior clinoid to just below the origin of the posterior communicating artery (PCOM)?
Internal carotid arteries
Explore different imaging techniques used to visualize the vascular structures of the head and neck, including their advantages and drawbacks. Learn about the use of DSA, vascular ultrasound, and CT angiography in imaging these critical areas.
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