Acute Mesenteric Ischemia

Question 1

Which combination suggests AMI?

Answer 1

1. Age>50
2. Known predisposing factors
3. Acute severe abdominal pain out of proportion to physical examination findings
   Combination

Question 2

What are the complications of acute mesenteric ischemia?

Answer 2

1. Intestinal infarction.
2. Bowel perforation.
3. Peritonitis.

Question 3

What is a classic risk factor for acute mesenteric ischemia?

Answer 3

Atrial fibrillation

Question 4

What are the courses for AMI?

Answer 4

1. Arterial thrombus.
2. Atherosclerosis.
3. Low flow states, eg: heart failure, shock.

Question 5

What is the diagnostic procedure of choice for stable AMI patients?

Answer 5

CT scan with angiography
Or
Selective mesenteric angiography