24 - Aortic Path Flashcards
1
Q
2 main acquired causes of aneurysms
A
atherosclerosis
HTN
2
Q
path term for process that causes aneurysm formation
A
cystic medial degeneration
3
Q
possible (but uncommon) infectious cause of thoracic aortic aneurysm
A
tertiary syphilis
4
Q
MCC mycotic aneurysm
A
salmonella
5
Q
congenital d/o that predisposes to aneurysms
A
marfan’s
6
Q
most common false aneurysm?
A
post MI rupture
