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Abnormal dilation of the abdominal aorta, usually in areas of severe atherosclerosis
This condition is usually asymptomatic.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
What are some risk factors for AAA?
-Smoking
-Being male
-Hypertension
-Atherosclerosis
-Past systemic infection
-Age
-Marfan Syndrome (Genetic disorder that can weaken the aorta)
-Genetic predisposition
Surgical process that removes excess fat and skin and tightens the abdominal muscles to create a smoother abdominal profile
Abdominoplasty
Term that means pertaining to the abdomen and perineum
Abdominoperineal
Arteries that branch anterior of the abdominal aorta to supply the GI tract, pancreas, gallbladder
Celiac - foregut
Superior mesenteric - midgut
Inferior mesenteric - hindgut
Abdominal arteries
Space between the pelvis and diaphragm
Abdominopelvic cavity
Surgical procedure that transfers a full-thickness section of one lip of the mouth to the other using an arterial pedicle to ensure graft survival
Abbe-Estlander flap
Opening of the inguinal canal in the abdomen where male spermatic passes or female round ligament pass
Abdominal inguinal canal
Monoclonal antibody drug inhibiting aggregation of platelets used to prevent thrombosis in procedures like percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
Abciximab
Abciximab contraindications? List 3.
- Recent active internal bleeding
- Gastrointestinal or genitourinary bleeding of clinical significance (past 6 weeks)
- History of cerebrovascular accident within two years, or CVA with significant neurological deficit
- Bleeding diathesis
- Administration of oral anticoagulants within a week unless prothrombin time is above or equal to 1.2 times control
- Thrombocytopenia
- Major surgery or trauma within 6 weeks
- Intercranial neoplasm, arteriovenous malformation, or aneurysm
- Severe uncontrolled hypertension
- Presumed or documented history of vasculitis
- Use of IV dextran before percutaneous coronary intervention or intent to use it during an intervention
- Known hypersensitivity (obviously) to this drug or murine proteins (abciximab is a human-murine -mab)
Procedure for examining the contents of the peritoneum using an electrically illuminated tubular device passing through a trocar into the abdominal cavity
Abdominoscopy
Acute/chronic, localized/diffuse pain of the abdominal cavity
Abdominal pain
Pertaining to an inability to walk
Abatic
What symptom might indicate increased intra-abdominal pressure in a post-operative patient?
Abdominal distension.
Which symptom is commonly observed in patients with significant intra-abdominal pressure that affects respiratory function?
Shortness of breath.
Application/sensation of force applied to the abdomen/surrounding structures
Abdominal pressure
What is a common symptom of a ruptured aortic aneurysm?
Sudden and severe abdominal or back pain.
Fill in the blank: One of the indications of a ruptured aortic aneurysm is __________ in blood pressure.
a sudden drop
What are two additional GI-related symptoms that may accompany a ruptured aortic aneurysm?
Nausea and vomiting.
Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose a ruptured aortic aneurysm?
CT scan.
