Radiology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Diagnostics of Sacroiliitides as a Part of Seronegative Spondyloarthritides
In early diagnosis of sacroiliitis as a part of seronegative spondyloarthritides, conventional radiography and computed tomography are used. Computed tomography was the most sensitive diagnostic method before discovering magnetic resonance…
Read more ›The Mediastinum on a Plain Chest X-Ray
Radiographic analysis of the mediastinum is challenging. Excellent knowledge of mediastinal anatomy and borders between individual mediastinal structures and the adjacent lungs is necessary in order to make analysis findings…
Read more ›TEA in Comparison to PTA in Carotid Artery Stenosis
In the beginning of the century a new percutaneous metod has evolved in treatment of carotid artery stenosis as an alternative to the carotid endarterectomy. First trials showed promising results…
Read more ›Basic principles of Doppler ultrasound
Doppler ultrasound examination is employed for estimating the presence, quality and quantity of blood flow. The physical principles of Doppler ultrasound apparatus and the parameters involved in the ultrasound examination…
Read more ›Assessment of Radiation Exposure of the Slovene and World Population
The annual and cumulative radiation exposure of the non-professional Slovene population is 21% greater than that world-wide, and so is the risk of stochastic effects. During a lifetime of 70…
Read more ›Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement: New Way of Treating Aortic Stenosis
Successful aortic valve replacement in the setting of aortic stenosis leads to dramatic improvements of the patient's clinical condition and wellbeing. Standard surgical aortic valve replacement is a relatively safe…
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