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Findal exam RAD 107

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what is Screening mammography ? It is performed on asymptomatic females with the use of a two-view protocol, usually medial lateral oblique and cranial caudad, to detect an unsuspected cancer.
what is Diagnostic mammography ? It is performed on patients with symptoms or elevated risk factors. Two or three views of each breast may be required.
what is baseline mammogram? it is the first radiographic examination of the breasts and is usually done before age 40 years. Radiologists use it for comparison with future mammograms.
what is interventional radiology? It is a medical specialty that uses imaging guidance, such as X-ray, ultrasound, CT, or MRI—to perform minimally invasive procedures for diagnosis and treatment.
An ___________tube is identified by the diameter of its input phosphor? Image intensifier
Automatic brightness control (ABC) ___________________maintains the brightness of the image by varying kVp and mA?
The chief radiologist Who is responsible for supervising quality assurance?
What is angiography ? Angiography is an imaging test that uses contrast media and X-rays to visualize blood vessels and evaluate blood flow.
What is Venography ? It is an imaging procedure used to examine the veins and evaluate blood flow through them.
Axial tomography _____________is another name for conventional tomography, as the image plane is aligned parallel to the long axis of the body, resulting in sagittal and coronal sections.
First-generation CT imaging systems? First generation CT imaging system is A finely collimated X-ray beam and a single detector that move and rotate around the patient
Second-generation CT scanners ? It is used a translate-and-rotate design with multiple detectors and a fan-shaped X-ray beam.
Third genration CT system? The main limitation of second-generation CT scanners was their long scan times (20 seconds or more), which was improved with third-generation CT systems.
Fourth-genration CT canners ? Fourth-generation CT scanners use a rotating X-ray tube and a stationary ring of detectors, with a fan-shaped X-ray beam for image acquisition.
What is Tomosynthesis? Tomosynthesis is a type of 3D imaging that uses multiple X-ray images taken at different angles to create detailed slice-like images of the body.
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