Cardio

Question 1

Syphylis complications

Answer 1

Endarteritis of vasa vasorum causing thoracic aortic aneurysm due to VASCULITIS

Question 2

Marfan Syndrome

Answer 2

AD, defect in FBN1, tall and thin with increased risk of lens subluxation and mitral valve prolapse; increased risk of cystic medial necrosis -> aortic dissection

Question 3

Effusion: most important factor

Answer 3

rate of fluid accumulation around the heart