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Chapter 9: Abdominal Vasculature Flashcards

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enlargement of the diameter of the abdominal aorta to greater than 3 cm

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abdominal aortic aneurysm

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a contained rupture of a blood vessel that is most likely secondary to the disruption of one or more layers of that vessel’s wall

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false aneurysm (pseudoaneurysm)

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the residual channel of a vessel created by the accumulation of a clot within that vessel

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false lumen

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shaped like a spindle; wider in the middle and tapering toward the ends

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fusiform

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the flow pattern that results from small arteries or arterioles that are contracted, which produces an increase in the resistance to blood flow to the structure that is being supplied

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high-resistance flow

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observation of the intimal layer of a vessel as a result of a dissection

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intimal flap

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the flow pattern characterized by persistent forward flow throughout the cardiac cycle

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low-resistance flow

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a disorder of the connective tissue characterized by tall stature and aortic and mitral valve insufficiency

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Marfan syndrome

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aneurysms caused by infection

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mycotic aneurysms

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a saclike dilation of a blood vessel

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saccular aneurysm

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a condition resulting in interruption or reduction of the blood supply to the small intestines

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small bowel ischemia

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the enlargement of a vessel that involves all three layers of the wall

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true aneurysm

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the true channel within a vessel

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true lumen

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the outer wall layer of a vessel

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tunica adventitia

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the inner wall layer of a vessel

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tunica intima

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the middle, muscular layer of a vessel

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tunica media

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17
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where does the aorta originate?

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the left ventricle of the heart

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3 layers of the aorta and IVC

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tunica intima
tunica media
tunica adventitia

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3 branches of the celiac artery

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splenic artery
common hepatic artery
left gastric artery

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3 vessels in the “seagull sign”

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celiac artery
common hepatic artery
splenic artery

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what kind of flow does the normal splenic artery have?

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low-resistance flow

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what does the common hepatic artery branch into at the level of the pancreatic head?

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gastroduodenal artery

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what kind of flow does the normal hepatic artery have?

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low-resistance flow

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the first main branch of the abdominal aorta

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celiac artery

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the second main branch of the abdominal aorta
superior mesenteric artery (SMA)
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what 3 things does the SMA supply with blood?
small intestines some colon pancreas
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what kind of flow does the SMA have? (fasting and post-prandial)
fasting - high-resistance | 30-90 minutes postprandial - low-resistance
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the third main branches of the abdominal aorta
renal arteries
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the right renal artery travels _________ to the IVC
posterior
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which renal artery is longer?
right
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which renal vein is longer?
left
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what kind of flow do the normal renal arteries have?
low-resistance flow
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the fourth branches of the abdominal aorta
``` gonadal arteries (testicular or ovarian arteries, not usually seen with sonography) ```
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upper normal measurement for the abdominal aorta just below the diaphragm
2.5 cm in diameter
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upper normal measurement for the abdominal aorta in the mid-abdomen
2 cm or less
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upper normal measurement for the abdominal aorta in the lower abdomen
1.8 cm or less
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the common iliac arteries are considered enlarged if their diameter exceeds ____
2 cm
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what causes an aneurysm?
weakening of the vessel wall
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the most common shape of an AAA
fusiform (has gradual enlargement)
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the most common location of an AAA
infrarenal
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most common cause of aneurysms in the United States
atherosclerosis
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``` Clinical findings: pulsatile abdominal mass abdominal bruit back pain abdominal pain lower extremity pain ```
abdominal aortic aneurysm
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Sonographic findings: diameter of the abdominal aorta measures greater than 3 cm thrombus within the lumen of the aorta calcifications, along with the thrombus, may produce acoustic shadowing
abdominal aortic aneurysm
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``` Clinical findings: intense chest pain hypertension abdominal pain lower back pain neurologic symptoms ```
aortic dissection
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Sonographic findings: possible abdominal aortic aneurysm intimal flap may be noted within the aortic lumen
aortic dissection
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aneurysms that measure more than ___ are more prone to rupture
7 cm
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``` Clinical findings: decreased hematocrit hypotension pulsatile abdominal mass abdominal bruit back pain abdominal pain lower extremity pain ```
aortic rupture
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Sonographic findings: | abdominal aneurysm with an adjacent hematoma
aortic rupture
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common site for pseudoaneurysm development
within the groin at the level of the femoral artery following a heart catheterization
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Clinical findings: recent catheterization, surgical procedure, or trauma pulsatile mass in the area of the puncture location
pseudoaneurysm
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Sonographic findings: perivascular hematoma containing swirling blood and has a neck connecting it to the vessel color Doppler demonstration of turbulent flow within the mass
pseudoaneurysm
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where does the IVC terminate?
right atrium of the heart
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4 sections of the IVC
hepatic prerenal renal postrenal
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what kind of blood flow pattern do the hepatic veins have?
pulsatile and triphasic, secondary to their association with the right atrium
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first connections to the IVC
hepatic veins
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second connections to the IVC
renal veins
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which renal vein is longer?
left
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what kind of blood flow do the renal veins have?
low-velocity, continuous flow
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third connections to the IVC
gonadal veins (testicular or ovarian)
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the left gonadal vein drains into the _____________
left renal vein
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which gonadal vein is the longest?
left, since it drains into the left renal vein
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the diameter of the IVC should never exceed ____
2.5 cm
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what two veins join to form the portal vein?
superior mesenteric vein splenic vein (portal splenic confluence)
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the diameter of the portal vein is typically less than ____
13 mm
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which side do most tumors invade the IVC from?
right, secondary to the shorter length of the right renal vein
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most common cause of IVC obstruction that leads to enlargement
right-sided heart failure
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the abnormal connection between arteries and veins that results from trauma or biopsy
ateriovenous fistula
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direct communication between arteries and veins that may be congenital or caused by surgery, malignancy, trauma, or biopsy
arteriovenous malformations (AVM)
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``` All of the following are branches of the celiac axis except: A. right gastric artery B. hepatic artery C. splenic artery D. left gastric artery ```
right gastric artery
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What should the postprandial flow pattern be within the superior mesenteric artery? A. high resistance B. low resistance
low resistance
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In small bowel ischemia, the postprandial superior mesenteric artery will yield what flow pattern? A. high resistance B. low resistance
high resistance
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The main portal vein is created by the union of the: A. splenic vein and superior mesenteric vein B. superior mesenteric vein and inferior mesenteric vein C. splenic vein and inferior mesenteric vein D. splenic vein and gastroduodenal vein
splenic vein and superior mesenteric vein
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``` The veins seen attaching to the IVC just below the diaphragm are the: A. renal veins B. superior mesenteric vein C. hepatic veins D. celiac axis ```
hepatic veins
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The hepatic artery should demonstrate: A. high-resistance flow B. low-resistance flow
low-resistance flow
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``` What vessel travels posterior to the superior mesenteric artery and anterior to the abdominal aorta? A. left renal vein B. left renal artery C. right renal vein D. splenic vein ```
left renal vein
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``` Which of the following would most likely have a high-resistance flow pattern? A. celiac artery B. common iliac artery C. splenic artery D. right renal artery ```
common iliac artery
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``` What vessel travels anterior to the left renal artery? A. left renal vein B. hepatic artery C. right renal vein D. superior mesenteric vein ```
left renal vein
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``` From the list below, which vessel would be the shortest in length? A. right renal vein B. right renal artery C. left renal vein D. left renal artery ```
right renal vein

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