AG2-Vascular problems

Question 1

What is a fusiforme aneurysm?

Answer 1

It involves all around the vessel

Question 2

What is a saccular aneurysm?

Answer 2

Damage of one aspect of the wall

Question 3

What is a pseudo aneurysm or false?

Answer 3

When there is a little pocket

Question 4

Aneurysm risk factors?

Answer 4

Male, smoker, uncontrolled HTN, atherosclerosis, HLD, obesity, older adults

Question 5

Assessment cues for aortic arch or ascending aortic aneurysm?

Answer 5

CP or TIA; hoarseness, cough, SOB, dysphagia; JVD or peripheral edema

Question 6

Assessment cues for thoracic aortic aneurysm?

Answer 6

Often asymptomatic but back pain is most common. Deep severe pain that can extend between the shoulder blades. Hoarseness or cough is rare.

Question 7

Assessment cues for AAA?

Answer 7

Epigastric pain or constant discomfort in the lower back. Pulsatile abd mass.

Question 8

Why should HOB not be > 40 degrees after aneurysm repair?

Answer 8

It can occlude the graft