Exam 4: Cardiovascular System

A procedure used to break up blood clots is known as a(n):

A Greenfield filter may be placed in the inferior vena cava to prevent blood clots from traveling to the lungs.

The innermost tissue layer of the heart is the:

How many posterior ribs should be visible on a chest radiograph?

MRI is used for imaging of the anatomy,function,and disease of the heart.

In chest radiography,a PA view is sufficient to demonstrate all the chambers of the heart.

Venous thrombosis most often affects the _____ veins of the _____ extremities.

Pulmonary circulation transports blood between the heart and lungs.

An enlarged heart is known as:

Oxygenated blood is returned to the heart via the:

A CT calcium score best demonstrates:

The most common cause of chronic valve disease of the heart is:

A pulmonary embolus (PE)is best visualized with:

A blood clot is known as a(n):

Which of the following imaging modalities provides the most information in terms of mitral valve function?

What is the opening between the atria and septum present at birth?

The single most frequent cause of death in the United States is:

What type of aneurysm results when the intima tears and allows blood to flow within the vessel wall?

Congestive heart failure is most commonly caused by:

What is the name of the internal tubular structure of a blood vessel?