AAA Flashcards
1
Q
aetiology
A
traumatic
atheromatous
collagen damage
mycotic
2
Q
types of AAA
A
true = all layers
false = one layer
saccular = 1 part of circumference
fusiform = segment w all of circumference
3
Q
location
A
95% infrarenal
30% involving iliac arteries
4
Q
risk factors
A
male age smoking hypercholestaemia family his
5
Q
how does dilation relate to per year risk ?
A
<5 cm is 4%
5-6cm is 7%
>6cm is 20%
6
Q
symptoms ?
A
a symptomatic
or
symtomstic w ruptured
- retroperitoneal 80%
- peritoneal 20%
w not ruptured
- central abdo pain that radiates to back
hypotensive episode
collapse
