Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Question 1

Is AAA more common in males or females

Answer 1

Males

Question 2

What is the most common reason for AAA

Answer 2

Atherosclerosis

Question 3

What size increases the risk of rupture for AAA

Answer 3

> 5cm

Question 4

S/s of AAA

Answer 4

Pulsatile abdomen, chest pain, lower back pain, scrotal pain
Commonly asymptomatic

Question 5

S/s of AAA rupture

Answer 5

Hypotension and abd pain
Occurs without warning

Question 6

What does a AAA look like on X-RAY

Answer 6

Aneurysm outline is calcified

Question 7

What can an abd us detect in an AAA

Answer 7

Clots

Question 8

What is the main test for AAA

Answer 8

CT or MRI

Question 9

Medical management of AAA

Answer 9

Statin
BB
Renin angiotensin inhibitors
Does not affect growth rate

Question 10

Surgical management of AAA

Answer 10

Any rapidly expanding size
Asymptomatic >5.5cm