Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Flashcards
1
Q
AAA
A
dilation of aorta
2
Q
RF
A
increasing age male smoking hypercholesterolaemia hypertension FH
3
Q
signs
A
can be asymptomatic
abdominal pain
back pain
hypotensive
abdominal mass
4
Q
investigations
A
examination
USS
CT angiography
FBC, ECG
5
Q
management
A
surgical repair:
open or endovascular repair
6
Q
UK screening
A
offered to male patients 65-74yrs <3cm - discharge 3-4.4 - annul screening 4.5-5.4 - 3 month screening unless symptoms present >5.5 - refer 4cm + 1cm increase in past year - refer]
7
Q
what happens if there is high suspicion of AAA
A
refer for an USS
