Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Flashcards by Margaret Grant | Brainscape

Q

Risks of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?

A

Male
Lifestyle
Smoking
Older
Hypertension

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Symptoms of AAA?

A

Sudden
Ruptured can cause Hypotension and Tachy

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What to do if AAA ruptures?

A

Permissive Hypotension to get BP control by going lower than normal
CT angiogram

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