Aortic Pathology Flashcards by Lara Jayatilaka | Brainscape

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Aneurysm

A

> 1.5 x normal diameter

1. True aneurysm - dilatation of an artery involving all laters of the arterial wall

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Complications of aortic dissection?

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Distortion of aortic valve - aortic regurgitation
Rupture in to pericardium - cardiac tamponade
Disruption of Ostia of coronary arteries - acute MI

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