Question

multiple choice question
we can only see atherosclerosis on xray if it is calcified.
please select your answer...
a true
b false

Explanation:

Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on your artery walls (plaque), which can restrict blood flow. X - rays can detect calcified plaque (due to the high density of calcium which blocks X - rays), but non - calcified plaque (such as soft lipid - rich plaque) can also be detected using other imaging techniques related to X - ray (e.g., in coronary CT angiography, non - calcified plaque can be seen as a filling defect in the contrast - filled coronary lumen). So, it's not only when it is calcified that atherosclerosis can be seen on X - ray.

Answer:

B. False