Chaoter 14 Miscellaneous Conditions/ Tests Flashcards
An abnormal connection between high pressure arterial system and low pressure venous system is termed
Arteriovenous Fistuale (AVF)
A fistula close to the heart is a potential increase for
Cardiac failure
A fistula located peripherally is more like to cause
Ischemia
Proximal arterial flow has greatly increased _______ flow because the fistula reduces resistance
Increased
Flow through the AVF has ______ velocities and ______ resistant flow
Higher, lower
How long do compressions last when there is a pseudo aneurysm
10-15 minutes
When the popliteal artery is possibly compressed by the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle this is called
Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome
EA stands for
Epigastric artery
The deep superior EA is a terminal branch of the
Internal mammary artery
Both EA and perforator’s take blood to the
Rectus abdominis muscle
Rectus abdominus muscle, sub-q fat, arteries, perforator’s and overlying skin is called
Transverse Rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap (TRAM)
What is another another name for the internal mammary artery
Internal thoracic artery
What artery arises off the arch of the subclavian, descending on posterior side of the cartilage of upper 6 ribs about 1 cm from the sternum
Internal mammary artery
What artery is utilized as an recipient site for free flaps in breast reconstruction
Internal mammary artery
What artery is used to determine suitability for use as graft for coronary artery bypass
Radial artery
