AAA

Question 1

AAA Defintion

Answer 1

Aneurysm is irreversible dilatation of blood vessel by at least 50% of normal expected diameter
AAA is 3cm diameter or greater

Question 2

AAA RFs

Answer 2

• Atherosclerotic damage
• FHx
• Smoking
• Male sex
• Hypertension
• Connective tissue disorders

Question 3

AAA Presentation

Answer 3

• If enraptured; asymptomatic, pulsatile abdominal swelling

- If ruptured; syncope, hypotension and atypical abdominal symptoms, diagnosis may not be obvious

Question 4

AAA Ix

Answer 4

Bloods, USS, CT, MRI

Question 5

AAA Management

Answer 5

Regular monitoring, If over 5.5cm, surgery