Vascular Anatomy and Pathology ALISHA HAWRYLACK RT(R)(VI) UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Structure and Function • Arteries • Arterioles • Capillaries • Venules • Veins Structure and Function of Vascular Anatomy Thoracic Anatomy and Pathology Thoracic Anatomy Ascending Aorta Views • Rises from the left ventricle • Visualized on 30 degree LAO • Includes aortic valve Injection • Gives rise to the coronary arteries • 25cc for 50cc Frame rate • 4-6 frames a second Thoracic Anatomy Aortic Arch Views • Arches over the heart and begins • 30 degree LAO profiles the arch descending posteriorly • 45 degree LAO profiles the great • Extends from the arch of the aorta vessels to the intervertebral space between Injection C4 and C5 • 25cc for 50cc • Gives rise to the three great vessels • 20cc for 20cc Frame rate • 4-6 frames per second Left Common Carotid Left Subclavain Brachiocephalic (Inominate) Right Common Carotid Left Vertebral Right Vertebral Right Subclavian Left Common Carotid Left Subclavian Brachiocephalic (Inominate) Aortic Arch Ascending Aorta Circle of Willis •“Circulatory anastomosis” • Anatomy • Anterior cerebral • Anterior communicating • Internal carotid • Posterior cerebral • Posterior Communicating
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