Aortic Infection/Inflammation Flashcards
1
Q
What is the infection that infects the aorta?
A
- Syphillis
2
Q
What condition can lead to inflammation of the aorta?
A
- Takayasu’s arteritis
3
Q
What is the bacteria that causes syphillis?
A
- Treponema pallidum
4
Q
What does primary syphillis infection cause
A
- Chancre
5
Q
What is infected by tertiary infection?
A
- Cardiac
6
Q
What can cardiac syphillis infection lead to?
A
- Syphillitic aortitis
- Aortic regurgitation
7
Q
What is takayasu’s arteritis
A
Granulomatous vasculitis
8
Q
Who is more affected by Takayasu’s arteritis?
A
- Females
9
Q
What blood vessels are affected by Takayasu’s arteritis?
A
- Aorta and main branches
10
Q
What is used to prevent late stage syphillis?
A
- Antibiotics
11
Q
What is the treatment for Takayasu’s arteritis?
A
Steroids
12
Q
What else can be used to treat Takayasu’s arterities?
A
Surgery
