aortic dissection Flashcards
describe the layers of the aorta
what happens in aortic dissection?
what is the propagation stage?
what re the types of aortic dissection?
what are the symptoms of aortic dissection?
tearing chest pain radiating to the back
what are symptoms found with dissection in aortic root?
what are symptoms found with dissection in aortic arch?
what re the consequences on recurrent laryngeal nerve in aortic dissection?
what are classic findings in aortic dissection?
how do you diagnose aortic dissection?
for the medial layer of the aorta, describe:
what its made of
key proteins
what weakness will result in
for the vasa vasorum of aorta, describe:
what it is
what it does
how its implicated in disease
what 2 mechanisms are required for aortic dissection to occur?
what is cystic medial necrosis?
what are the risk factors for aortic dissection?
what are aortic aneurysms?
what are thoracic aortic aneurysm?
where do they occur
assoc with which conditions
what are symptoms of thoracic aortic aneurysm?
what are abdominal aortic aneurysms?
where do they occur
assoc with which conditions
what are risk factors for AAA?
symptoms and features of AAA?
what is aortic rupture?
commonest site?
isthmus = weakest part of aorta
