1 - Portfoliocommunities
... Also known as Direct-Capture or Direct Digital, Direct-Read Radiography replaces the image receptor with a digital detector. The image is captured and converted directly to a digital format. Automatic exposure control provides accurate patient exposure; the technologist can adjust the image quality ...
... Also known as Direct-Capture or Direct Digital, Direct-Read Radiography replaces the image receptor with a digital detector. The image is captured and converted directly to a digital format. Automatic exposure control provides accurate patient exposure; the technologist can adjust the image quality ...
Three-dimensional Reconstructed Contrast–enhanced MR
... from the posterior division of the IIA (arrow), and the obturator artery, which also originated from the posterior division (8). (b) Angiographic image of the same patient in almost the same projection as the 3D reconstructed CE MR angiography model shows the superior gluteal artery (1), inferior gl ...
... from the posterior division of the IIA (arrow), and the obturator artery, which also originated from the posterior division (8). (b) Angiographic image of the same patient in almost the same projection as the 3D reconstructed CE MR angiography model shows the superior gluteal artery (1), inferior gl ...
Avaliação de sistemas de controle automático de
... Figure 1 – The first generation has a pencil beam translation over the patient to reach an attenuation profile, which makes the imaging reconstruction system capable to distinguish different types of tissues and structures. (source: Hypermedia MS[16])................................................. ...
... Figure 1 – The first generation has a pencil beam translation over the patient to reach an attenuation profile, which makes the imaging reconstruction system capable to distinguish different types of tissues and structures. (source: Hypermedia MS[16])................................................. ...
Cardiac Imaging to Evaluate Left€Ventricular€Diastolic Function
... Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in clinical practice is generally diagnosed by imaging. Recognition of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction has increased interest in the detection and evaluation of this condition and prompted an improved understanding of the strengths and weaknesses ...
... Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in clinical practice is generally diagnosed by imaging. Recognition of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction has increased interest in the detection and evaluation of this condition and prompted an improved understanding of the strengths and weaknesses ...
High-Resolution CT of the Lung: Patterns of Disease and Differential
... modifications may be used to enhance the quality of an HRCT examination, such as targeted reconstructions and higher kilovolt (peak) or milliamperage values [4], but these techniques are not required to produce diagnostic-quality HRCT images. In fact, in recent years increasing awareness of the radi ...
... modifications may be used to enhance the quality of an HRCT examination, such as targeted reconstructions and higher kilovolt (peak) or milliamperage values [4], but these techniques are not required to produce diagnostic-quality HRCT images. In fact, in recent years increasing awareness of the radi ...
Pediatric FDG PET/CT: Physiologic Uptake, Normal Variants, and
... also known to occur in nonmalignant inflammation and infection (12,13). Increased uptake in inflammation is due to an increased number of glucose transporters. In addition, the affinity of glucose transporters for deoxyglucose is apparently increased by various cytokines and growth factors, a phenom ...
... also known to occur in nonmalignant inflammation and infection (12,13). Increased uptake in inflammation is due to an increased number of glucose transporters. In addition, the affinity of glucose transporters for deoxyglucose is apparently increased by various cytokines and growth factors, a phenom ...
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH RADIATION
... (4) "Diagnostic x-ray system" means an x-ray system designed for irradiation of any part of the human or animal body for the purpose of diagnosis or visualization. (5) "Dose" means absorbed dose or dose equivalent as appropriate. (6) "Dose equivalent" means the absorbed dose in rads times certain mo ...
... (4) "Diagnostic x-ray system" means an x-ray system designed for irradiation of any part of the human or animal body for the purpose of diagnosis or visualization. (5) "Dose" means absorbed dose or dose equivalent as appropriate. (6) "Dose equivalent" means the absorbed dose in rads times certain mo ...
Guidelines for Performing Ultrasound Guided Vascular Cannulation
... artifacts and be able to interpret 2D images of vascular lumens of interest and surrounding structures. The technique also requires the acquisition of the necessary hand-eye coordination to direct probe and needle manipulation according to the image display. The supplemental use of color flow Dopple ...
... artifacts and be able to interpret 2D images of vascular lumens of interest and surrounding structures. The technique also requires the acquisition of the necessary hand-eye coordination to direct probe and needle manipulation according to the image display. The supplemental use of color flow Dopple ...
Guidelines for Performing Ultrasound Guided Vascular Cannulation
... artifacts and be able to interpret 2D images of vascular lumens of interest and surrounding structures. The technique also requires the acquisition of the necessary hand-eye coordination to direct probe and needle manipulation according to the image display. The supplemental use of color flow Dopple ...
... artifacts and be able to interpret 2D images of vascular lumens of interest and surrounding structures. The technique also requires the acquisition of the necessary hand-eye coordination to direct probe and needle manipulation according to the image display. The supplemental use of color flow Dopple ...
The Left Atrial Appendage: Anatomy, Function, and Noninvasive
... The left atrial appendage (LAA) is a finger-like extension originating from the main body of the left atrium. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common clinically important cardiac arrhythmia, occurring in approximately 0.4% to 1% of the general population and increasing with age to >8% in those >80 ...
... The left atrial appendage (LAA) is a finger-like extension originating from the main body of the left atrium. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common clinically important cardiac arrhythmia, occurring in approximately 0.4% to 1% of the general population and increasing with age to >8% in those >80 ...
20 CT Angiography of the Thoracic Aorta
... important to bear in mind when assessing patients suspected of aortic dissection. Perivenous streaks are likely caused by a combination of beam hardening and motion caused by transmitted pulsation in veins carrying undiluted contrast medium to the heart. Strategies designed to minimize this artifact ...
... important to bear in mind when assessing patients suspected of aortic dissection. Perivenous streaks are likely caused by a combination of beam hardening and motion caused by transmitted pulsation in veins carrying undiluted contrast medium to the heart. Strategies designed to minimize this artifact ...
State Licensing Handbook - The American Registry of Radiologic
... measure of the critical knowledge and cognitive skills underlying the tasks typically required for the practice of medical imaging, interventional procedures, and radiation therapy. In fact, subverting the integrity of ARRT’s exams is illegal, based on a Minnesota law that went into effect August 1, ...
... measure of the critical knowledge and cognitive skills underlying the tasks typically required for the practice of medical imaging, interventional procedures, and radiation therapy. In fact, subverting the integrity of ARRT’s exams is illegal, based on a Minnesota law that went into effect August 1, ...
the 2016 handbook - STATERHC State Exam Payment Site
... visited this site previously, you will be required to create a personal profile by clicking on the "Register" button on the upper right side of the home page before providing your credit card information. Previous users should enter their user ID and password, which was entered during the original l ...
... visited this site previously, you will be required to create a personal profile by clicking on the "Register" button on the upper right side of the home page before providing your credit card information. Previous users should enter their user ID and password, which was entered during the original l ...
Cardiac Interventional and Vascular Interventional Technology
... health care professionals responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation to humans and animals for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A cardiac interventional and vascular interventional technologist performs radiographic and other procedures at the request of and for interpreta ...
... health care professionals responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation to humans and animals for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A cardiac interventional and vascular interventional technologist performs radiographic and other procedures at the request of and for interpreta ...
Breast imaging: a guide for practice
... medico-legal implications for women and clinicians. The assessment of a breast change can be an anxiety-inducing experience for women, with well documented, adverse psychological consequences.17–22 ...
... medico-legal implications for women and clinicians. The assessment of a breast change can be an anxiety-inducing experience for women, with well documented, adverse psychological consequences.17–22 ...
Chapter 5 Cassette-based Image Acquisition
... Kilovoltage peak, milliampere-second, and distance are chosen in exactly the same manner as for conventional film/screen radiography. Kilovoltage peak must be chosen for penetration and the type and amount of contrast desired. In the early days of CR, kilovoltage peak minimum values were set at abou ...
... Kilovoltage peak, milliampere-second, and distance are chosen in exactly the same manner as for conventional film/screen radiography. Kilovoltage peak must be chosen for penetration and the type and amount of contrast desired. In the early days of CR, kilovoltage peak minimum values were set at abou ...
Dural Sinus Thrombosis: Sources of Error in Image Interpretation
... to that on contrast-enhanced CT, can also be seen on MRI. Nonetheless, in some cases, the determination of DST using spin-echo techniques (i.e., without MR venography) can be difficult. Nonetheless, a number of diagnostic clues can be garnered from the spin-echo images in equivocal cases. For instan ...
... to that on contrast-enhanced CT, can also be seen on MRI. Nonetheless, in some cases, the determination of DST using spin-echo techniques (i.e., without MR venography) can be difficult. Nonetheless, a number of diagnostic clues can be garnered from the spin-echo images in equivocal cases. For instan ...
LightSpeed™ VCT - Spectrum Medical X
... Systems With Metal-Free Cradles and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71 Xtream/Enhanced Xtream Injector Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72 ...
... Systems With Metal-Free Cradles and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71 Xtream/Enhanced Xtream Injector Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72 ...
Manuscript published in IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging, vol
... Abstract—In minimal invasive image guided catheterization procedures, physicians require information of the catheter position with respect to the patient’s vasculature. However, in fluoroscopic images, visualization of the vasculature requires toxic contrast agent. Static vasculature roadmapping, wh ...
... Abstract—In minimal invasive image guided catheterization procedures, physicians require information of the catheter position with respect to the patient’s vasculature. However, in fluoroscopic images, visualization of the vasculature requires toxic contrast agent. Static vasculature roadmapping, wh ...
Conventional MRI and MR Angiography of Stroke
... thickening, effacement of sulci and cisterns, effacement of adjacent ventricles, midline shift, and brain herniation. The swelling reaches a maximum at about 3 days and resolves by 7–10 days [7]. There is increased T2 and FLAIR signal within the first week that usually persists but there may be “MR f ...
... thickening, effacement of sulci and cisterns, effacement of adjacent ventricles, midline shift, and brain herniation. The swelling reaches a maximum at about 3 days and resolves by 7–10 days [7]. There is increased T2 and FLAIR signal within the first week that usually persists but there may be “MR f ...
Applicator reconstruction catalogue
... following, a number of reconstruction procedures are described in detail for some of the common applicators and treatment planning systems. The document contains dimensions of the different applicators as they have been measured in the different departments. There are minor differences between the a ...
... following, a number of reconstruction procedures are described in detail for some of the common applicators and treatment planning systems. The document contains dimensions of the different applicators as they have been measured in the different departments. There are minor differences between the a ...
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... Advances in modern medicine have improved limb salvaging in cases of extreme trauma and the potential of patients to have a good quality of life when amputation is a necessary resolution to injury. Without rapid and appropriate interventions, extremity trauma has a high incidence of morbidity. All c ...
... Advances in modern medicine have improved limb salvaging in cases of extreme trauma and the potential of patients to have a good quality of life when amputation is a necessary resolution to injury. Without rapid and appropriate interventions, extremity trauma has a high incidence of morbidity. All c ...
Imaging of the mediastinum: applications for thoracic - lacart-pa
... has fundamentally revised the approach to scanning the mediastinum [12]. Spiral CT data sets coupled with a real-time volume-rendering technique allow creation of accurate three-dimensional images, which, although they are not required for diagnosis, can ...
... has fundamentally revised the approach to scanning the mediastinum [12]. Spiral CT data sets coupled with a real-time volume-rendering technique allow creation of accurate three-dimensional images, which, although they are not required for diagnosis, can ...
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - American College of Radiology
... Quality radiological care, long envisioned as something that flowed directly from the radiologist, has become the responsibility of the entire radiology group, including MRI technologists, qualified medical physicists, qualified MRI scientists, administrators, service engineers, nurses, and other ph ...
... Quality radiological care, long envisioned as something that flowed directly from the radiologist, has become the responsibility of the entire radiology group, including MRI technologists, qualified medical physicists, qualified MRI scientists, administrators, service engineers, nurses, and other ph ...
M u l t i d e t e c... C T o f S o l i t a... P u l m o n a r y N... *, Bradley S. Sabloff,
... further imaging evaluation. MDCT optimally evaluates morphologic characteristics of the nodule and is useful in assessing for growth on serial studies. Nodules may be missed on MDCT because of a variety of factors, including central location, small size, low attenuation, and location in the lower lo ...
... further imaging evaluation. MDCT optimally evaluates morphologic characteristics of the nodule and is useful in assessing for growth on serial studies. Nodules may be missed on MDCT because of a variety of factors, including central location, small size, low attenuation, and location in the lower lo ...