Imaging

Question 1

When is CT the image of choice?

Answer 1

Intracranial Pathology

• bleeds
• strokes

Acute abdomen

Following Abdominal surgery

Pre - operative assessment of complex masses

Question 2

What are the complications of ERCP?

Answer 2

Pancreatitis

Perforation

Bleeding

Cholangitis

Mortality

Question 3

What are some of the pros and cons of Cather angiography in heart disease:

Answer 3

Gives clear pictures
Option of intervention
- angioplasty, stenting

Cons:
Contrast 
Risk of rupture/ puncture  
Thrombosis risk 
Vasospasm risk

Question 4

What is the gold standard for assessing cardiac functioning?

Answer 4

Cardiac MRI