Aortic and Peripheral Arterial Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Aortic aneurysm epidemiology
A
elderly
males
whites
congenital
2
Q
matrix metalloproteinases
C-reactive proteinases
IL-6
A
aneurysm
3
Q
Marfan syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
A
aneurysm
4
Q
weakened tunica media
A
aneurysm
5
Q
sudden severe sharp “tearing” chest pain
A
aortic dissection
6
Q
signs and symptoms of acute arterial occlusion
A
pain pallor paralysis paresthesia pulselessness USUALLY IN LEGS
