Imaging comparisons (AQA A-Level Physics): Flashcards
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Ultrasound: main convenience advantages
Ultrasound: main convenience advantages
Quick, cheap, and portable
Ultrasound safety profile
Ultrasound safety profile
No known side effects
MRI: best tissue type for imaging
MRI: best tissue type for imaging
Excellent for soft tissue imaging
MRI: typical scan duration
MRI: typical scan duration
Up to an hour
MRI: patient contraindication
MRI: patient contraindication
Cannot be used with metallic implants
X-ray: best imaging application
X-ray: best imaging application
Excellent for bone imaging
X-ray, CT, PET: safety concern
X-ray, CT, PET: safety concern
Use ionising radiation
CT scan: image dimension capability
CT scan: image dimension capability
Can produce 3D images
PET scan: unique imaging feature
PET scan: unique imaging feature
Shows metabolic activity and function
PET scan: main clinical applications
PET scan: main clinical applications
Monitoring cancer and brain activity