Aortic stuff Flashcards
1
Q
Management of aortic aneurysm
A
Open laparotomy (Darcon graft) Or Bypass
2
Q
Compilations of AA surgery
A
RARE
- Kidney problems
- Paraplegia
- Ischaemia can colitis
- Fistula formation with small bowel
- infection
3
Q
Investigations for AAA
A
Ultrasound scan
CT scan
4
Q
Risk factors for aneurysm
A
Family history Age SMOKING Previous vascular disease Cardiac disease Cerebrovascilar disease HYPERTENSION Hypercholestrolaemia Diabetes
5
Q
Classification of dissecting AA
A
Type A - ascending aorta and may also include descending
Type B - affect descending aorta only
6
Q
Symptoms of dissecting aorta
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Sudden onset severe tearing pain - Pain radiates to the back - (Ascending - chest) (descending - back) Collapse Shock Hypotension Tachycardia Anaemia Sudden death Testicular pain Symptoms similar to renal colic/diverticulitis
7
Q
Investigations for aortic/dissection rupture
A
Diagnosis is clinical and has to be made quickly
8
Q
Treatment for type A aortic dissection
A
Emergency surgery - usually by open surgery
9
Q
Treatment for type B aortic dissection
A
Not quite as urgent as type B
