Abdominal Contents Flashcards
1
Q
What is atherosclerosis?
A
Increased accumulation of fatty material within the vessel lumen
2
Q
What are complications of atherosclerosis?
A
- thrombus
- embolus
- stenosis/occlusion
- aneurysm
3
Q
What are risk factors of atherosclerosis?
A
- smoking
- hyperlipidemia
- HTN
- diabetes/poor lifestyle
4
Q
What is the sono app of atherosclerosis?
A
- luminal irregularities
- low level echoes along wall of vessel
- tortuosity
- wall calcifications
5
Q
Where is AAA typically located?
A
infrarenal (below renal)
6
Q
What is fusiform aneurysm?
A
diffuse, uniform dilation
7
Q
What is saccular aneurysm?
A
focal dilation or outpouching
8
Q
What is mycotic aneurysm?
A
infectious
9
Q
What is ectactic aneurysm?
A
diffuse enlargement of entire vessel
