Aortic Dissection

Question 1

Aortic aneurysm

Answer 1

Weakness and dilation of vessel wall

Question 2

AAA

Answer 2

• Presents as pulsing mass in abdomen with ab or back pain

- Hypotension and shock

Question 3

Thoracic aortic aneurysms

Answer 3

• Substernal, back, neck pain
• Dyspnea, stirdor, cough
• “Ripping” or “tearing” cheat pain

Question 4

Diagnostic study for AAA

Answer 4

• Abdominal ultrasonography

- Contrast enhanced CT

Question 5

Diagnostic study for TAA

Answer 5

• CT or MRI

- Aortography

Question 6

Treatment

Answer 6

-Surgical repair