Aneurysms Flashcards
What is an Aneurysm
permanent localized dilation of a blood vessel, due to degeneration of vessel wall
what are the risks for an Aneurysm
- atherosclerosis (because weakens wall of vessel)
- hypertension
- congenital defects (may be borne with cardiovascular defects then prone to vascular disease)
Types of aneurysm
True aneurysm
False aneurysm
False aneurysm
wall is compromised (damaged) which causes some degree of bleeding and then the wall is not able to support the lumen
True aneurysm
wall stays intact, increase in 750% in diameter, blood stays in lumen
Complications of aneurysm’s
-rupture (most serious complication) –may lead to hemorrhage, may lead to death, rupture is the complication hemorrhage is not
-thrombosis: process of forming a thrombus: -can become distal embolization(breaks off & moves)
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Complications of aneurysm’s
- rupture (most serious complication) –may lead to hemorrhage, may lead to death, rupture is the complication hemorrhage is not
- thrombosis: process of forming a thrombus: -can become distal embolization(breaks off & moves)
- pressure on other structures– which is an issue tor vital tissues (airway, heart, brain)
treatment of aneurysm’s
go in surgically and repair aneurysm