Diseases of aorta Flashcards
1
Q
Abdominal aortic aneurysm- Eti
A
- M>F
- > 55
- Exceeds 3 cm
2
Q
Abdominal aortic aneurysm- Sx
A
- Midabd. pain radiating to lower back
- Pain exacerbated by pressure
- HypoTN, mass
- > 3 cm, ruptures around 5 cm
3
Q
Abdominal aortic aneurysm- Dx
A
- Abd. US
- CT scan
4
Q
Abdominal aortic aneurysm- Tx
A
Surgical repair
5
Q
Thoracic aortic aneurysm- Eti
A
Less common
-Due to atherosclerosis, trauma, syphillis, marfan
6
Q
Thoracic aortic aneurysm- Sx
A
- Substernal back or neck pain
- Hoarseness
- Pressure on trachea, esophagus, SVC
7
Q
Thoracic aortic aneurysm- Dx
A
CT scan
8
Q
Thoracic aortic aneurysm- Tx
A
Surgical repair
9
Q
Aortic dissection- Eti
A
- Type A- arch proximal to subclavian
- Type B- descending aorta
10
Q
Aortic dissection- Sx
A
- Sudden, severe chest pain radiating down back and neck
- HTN
- Syncope
- Lower extremity paralysis, pulselessness
11
Q
Aortic dissection– Dx
A
- CT scan
- MRI
12
Q
Aortic dissection– Tx
A
Emergency- lower BP
- Surgery
- Beta blockers
