general and epidemiology Flashcards
1
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aneurysm
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abnormal LOCALIZED dilatation (outpouching) of an artery, vein, or heart
2
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ectasia
A
GENERALIZED dilatation, usually assocated with aging
3
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true aneurysm of an artery
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outpouching of all three layers
4
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false aneurysms
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contained ruptures of tunica intima and media and sometimes even adventitia (due to trauma, infection, or sugery)
5
Q
False aneurysms are contained by…
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bulging tunica adventitia or even just a perivascular thrombus
6
Q
false aneurysms are…
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unstable and prone to bursting
7
Q
epidemiology
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common elderly familial males whites smoking, HTN, hyperlipidemia abdomen (75%)
