Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Flashcards
1
Q
What is an AAA
A
Local dilation of blood vessel >50% normal diameter
2
Q
Most common location for AAA
A
Between renal and inferior mesenteric arteries
3
Q
Symptoms of AAA
A
Expansile and pulsatile abdominal mass, or asymptomatic
4
Q
Screening for AAA
A
Screening for over 65 yeas olds
5
Q
Screening for small AAA
A
Every year
6
Q
Screening for medium sized AAA
A
Every 3 months
7
Q
Screening for large AAA
A
No screening, surgery is organised
8
Q
Size classification of AAA
A
Small = 3-4cm diameter
Medium = 4.5-5.4cm
Large = >5.5cm
9
Q
Treatment of AAA
A
Open repair or endovascular aneurysm repair
