RAD3072

Radiologic biology 6

Objectives On completion of this subject students should have a broad knowledge and understanding of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems and in particular the physical characteristics of blood and the functions of its various parts; the structure of the chambers, great vessels and valves of the heart, the conduction system of the heart (embryology will be covered in RAD3062), the structure and function of blood vessels, the concept of blood pressure, the anatomical structure of the systemic pulmonary and portal circulation; a thorough knowledge of the radiographic anatomy of the cardiovascular system; understand common haematological disorders and the pathological manifestations of acquired cardiovascular disease together with their radiographic representation. Students will develop a broad appreciation of the structure and function of the lymphatic system and the concept of immunity.

Synopsis The physical characteristics of blood, functions of blood cells, plasma, physiology of haemostasis, platelet formation, physiology of coagulation, blood typing, interstitial fluid and lymph; the location of the heart, the pericardium, heart wall, chambers and valves of the heart, the great vessels, the coronary circulation, the electrical conducting system and the ECG; arteries, arterioles, capillaries and veins; the physiology of circulation, shock and homeostasis, measurement of blood pressure; the aorta and its branches; veins of the head and neck, upper and lower limbs, thorax, abdomen and pelvis, the pulmonary circulation, and the portal system; lymphatic vessels, the tonsils, spleen and thymus, lymph circulation, the function of antigens and antibodies, formation of T and B cells and their role in immunity. The angiographic appearances of blood vessels and the cross sectional appearances on CT and MRI, of the systemic circulation, pulmonary and portal system. Common acquired disorders affecting blood and the cardiovascular system and their radiographic appearances.

Assessment To be advised

Texts

Eisenberg R L and Dennis C A A comprehensive radiographic pathology Mosby, 1995
Fleckenstein P and Tranum-Jensen J Anatomy in diagnostic imaging Munksgarrd, 1993
Mathers L H, Chase R A, Dolph J, Glasgow E F and Gosling J A Clinical anatomy principles Mosby, 1996
Nicholson D A and Driscoll P A ABC of emergency radiology BMJ, 1996
Robbins S, Cotran R and Kumar V Pathological basis of disease 5th edn, Saunders, 1995
Thibodeau G A and Patton K T Anatomy and physiology Mosby, 1996
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Tortora G J and Anagnostakos N P Principles of anatomy and physiology Harper and Row, 1990