An inpatient with a history of coronary heart disease suffers from pain in his left arm and breathlessness. Name the imaging modality to be used at bedside to clarify the blood flow condition. Describe the physical basis of this technique. For further diagnosis the patient's condition the patient is referred for a CT-scan. (i) Describe in detail the physical basis of this technique and how an image is obtained. Highlight the interaction of the radiation with biological matter.

An inpatient with a history of coronary heart disease suffers from pain in his left arm and breathlessness. Name the imaging modality to be used at bedside to clarify the blood flow condition. Describe the physical basis of this technique. For further diagnosis the patient's condition the patient is referred for a CT-scan. (i) Describe in detail the physical basis of this technique and how an image is obtained. Highlight the interaction of the radiation with biological matter.

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter38: Introduction To The Medical Laboratory

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