An Imaging Modality That Detects Calcium in the Coronary Arteries

question 17

Multiple Choice

An imaging modality that detects calcium in the coronary arteries and is a noninvasive method to detect and quantify coronary atherosclerosis BEST describes which of the following?

• A)Computed tomography
• B)Single-photon emission computed tomography
• C)Electron beam computed tomography
• D)Magnetic resonance imaging

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Definitions:

Clearance

The space or distance between two objects or parts, designed to allow for freedom of movement, assembly, or avoid interference.

Diametral Pitch

A measure of the fineness of gear teeth calculated as the number of teeth per unit length along the pitch diameter, used in gear design.

DP

An abbreviation that can refer to different concepts depending on the context, such as "Dual Purpose", "Dew Point", or "Distribution Point" in various fields.

Shaft Speed

The rotational speed of a shaft, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM), indicating how fast the shaft is spinning.