RAD3052

Medical imaging and methods 2 (DVI)

Objectives Students will have an understanding of the scientific principles underpinning digital vascular imaging together with the appropriate knowledge to participate in specific examinations of the blood vessels of the head and neck, thoracic and abdominal aorta and its branches, the venous return, and the blood supply to the upper and lower limbs. On completion of this subject, students will have a thorough understanding of the associated instrumentation, a detailed understanding of film-based and digital angiography and related positioning, cardiac DVI and related quantitative techniques.

Synopsis The relationship of contrast media and the imaging process, automatic injectors. Serial film changers and cine cameras. Digital angiographic principles and instrumentation. Postprocessing capabilities, image storage. Measurement of dose and dose reduction strategies. Positioning and processing requirements for all routine digital vascular imaging procedures. Evaluation of the resultant images in terms of anatomical structures and their relationships and common pathological processes involving the cardiovascular system. Radiation protection.

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