HUMB2009 Study Guide - Final Guide: Tetralogy, Squatting Position, Thrombosis

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Ct shows pathologies that are easily missed in us. Ct reconstruction allows vessels to be studied in full detail. Ct with iv contrast is good to study pathology of vessels and blood flow. Ct without contrast allows visualization of calcifications in vessels. Ct volume rendering cleaning away areas that are not relavent. Very slow, heart movement can cause artifacts. Can see soft tissue very well, can see necrosis. Flow analysis can be done to see the impact of stenosis in a vessel and how blood is flowing in vessels in the heart. Shows which parts of the heart are working and those that are not. Thrombosis formation of a blood clot inside a vessel. Aneurisym bulging weak area in a blood vessel. Cyanosis baby is not receiving enough oxygen. One of the most common cyanotic heart diseases in children. Accounts for ~ 4-8% of all congenital heart lesions. Often associated with pulmonary artery atresia (absence or abnormal narrowing)