Exam 23: Circulation and the Heart

The most common artery involved with aneurysm is the __________.

Hematoma with separation of the middle and outer third of the aortic wall longitudinally, with proximal and distal extension, describes an aortic __________.

Which of the following is the most common cause of aneurysm?

Aneurysms of the aortic arch or descending aorta rarely rupture if their diameter is less than __________.

Which of the following heart chambers may be enlarged due to tricuspid valve disease?

Bat wing, butterfly, and perihilar haze appearances are associated with __________.

Cardiac evaluation indicates a patient has high-output cardiac failure in spite of normal preload, afterload, myocardial contractility, and heart rate. Which of the following conditions is most likely the underlying cause?

The terms "butterfly," "bat's wings," "sunburst," and "fan-shaped" are all descriptions of the radiographic appearance of pulmonary edema, described by which of the following?

Large left ventricle, prominent ascending arch, small aortic knob, and valve calcification are associated with __________.

Acquired valvular heart disease may be caused by all of the following except __________.

Which of the following aneurysm types is associated with vessel tear commonly near the ligamentum arteriosum?

Assuming the fluid is free to move, what portion of the angles is most likely to contain effusion on upright PA and lateral chest radiograph?

Which of the following is the most common congenital heart defect recognized in adults?

What percentage of aneurysms greater than 10 cm are expected to rupture?

A 58-year-old male patient presents with acute onset chest pain, dyspnea, cough, and hemoptysis. Chest radiographic examination reveals decreased vascular markings in the left midlung as well as a triangular pleural-based radiopacity distally, adjacent to the chest wall. Which of the following diagnostic imaging modalities would be most helpful in initial follow-up?

Tetralogy of Fallot is composed of obstructive pulmonary outflow tract, right ventricular hypertrophy, aorta overriding the interventricular septum, and __________.

Which of the following is the most common cause of pulmonary edema?

Which of the following is representative of interstitial accumulation of fluid associated with congestive heart failure?

Mediastinal lesions that follow the contour of the aorta usually raise concern for which of the following?

A blood pressure difference of __________ mm Hg is strongly suggestive of coarctation of the aorta.