A Patient Is Undergoing Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA)with a Contrast

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Multiple Choice

A patient is undergoing computed tomography angiography (CTA) with a contrast medium to assist in the diagnosis of an aneurysm.Which of the following are advantages of this procedure over traditional angiography? Select all that apply.

• A)More precise information regarding the true extent of stenosis
• B)Ability to reconstruct images in different planes
• C)Less invasive
• D)Ability to look at slices or thin sections of certain anatomic views of the vessels
• E)Increased number of imaging planes

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Definitions:

Bicuspid

Another term for the premolar tooth, which is located between the canine and molar teeth in the human mouth, or referring to a valve in the heart with two cusps.

Aortic Semilunar

Refers to the aortic semilunar valve in the heart, which prevents blood from flowing back into the left ventricle from the aorta.

Endocardium

The innermost layer of tissue that lines the chambers of the heart, providing a smooth surface for blood flow.

Epicardium

The outermost layer of the wall of the heart. Also known as the visceral pericardium.