Abstract
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Discuss the difference in common bile duct diameter measurements.
Explain the relationship between common bile duct diameter and coronary artery atherosclerosis.
Describe the different modalities used to measure bile duct diameter and calcium scoring.
Traditionally, the upper limits of normal for a common bile duct diameter in a patient that is post cholecystectomy is _______. A. 6.0 mm B. 11.8 mm C. 10.0 mm D. 1.8 mm
Which of the following is not a factor that can change common bile duct diameter? A. Sphincterotomy B. Splenectomy C. Body Mass Index D. Respiration
According to this study, which individual factor has a larger common bile duct diameter? A. Prior coronary stenting B. Age less than 60 years old C. Woman D. Hypotension
The findings of this study showed a relationship between ____________. A. Common bile duct dilatation and coronary atherosclerosis B. Biliary atresia and common bile duct dilatation C. Hypertension and coronary atherosclerosis D. Common bile duct dilatation and hypotension
Which modality was used to measure total calcium score? A. US B. CTA C. MRA D. NM