Abdominal Vasculature Anatomy and Pathology

Question 1

Any dilation of a blood vessel, whether focal or diffuse

Answer 1

Aneurysm

Question 2

A blockage caused by an abnormal mass (embolus) within the bloodstream that hinders circulation downstream, leading to tissue damage

Answer 2

Embolism

Question 3

Nonsurgical method for treating abdominal aortic aneurysms

Answer 3

Endovascular Aortic Stent Graph Repair

Question 4

A contained rupture of a blood vessel that is most likely secondary to the disruption of one or more layers of that vessel’s wall. AKA: Pseudoaneurysm

Answer 4

False Aneurysm

Question 5

The residual channel of a vessel created by the accumulation of a clot within that vessel

Answer 5

False Lumen

Question 6

Shaped like a spindle; wider in the middle and tapering towards the ends

Answer 6

Fusiform

Question 7

The flow pattern that results from small arteries or arterioles that are contracted, which produces an increase in the resistance to blood flow to the structure that is being supplied

Answer 7

High-Resistance Flow

Question 8

Observation of the intimal layer of a vessel as a result of a dissection

Answer 8

Intimal flap

Question 9

Vascular filter placed in the inferior vena cava to prevent pulmonary emboli

Answer 9

IVC Filter

Question 10

The flow pattern characterized by persistent flow toward the cardiac cycle

Answer 10

Low resistance flow

Question 11

A disorder of the connective tissue characterized by tall stature and aortic and mitral valve insufficiency

Answer 11

Marfan Syndrome

Question 12

An aneurysm caused by infection

Answer 12

Mycotic Infection

Question 13

A saclike dilation of a blood vessel

Answer 13

Saccular Aneurysm

Question 14

A condition resulting in interruption or reduction of the blood supply to the small intestines

Answer 14

Small Bowel Ischemia

Question 15

Blood clot

Answer 15

Thrombus

Question 16

The enlargement of a vessel that involves all three layers of the wall

Answer 16

True Aneurysm