Thorasic Aortic Aneurysm Flashcards
1
Q
What area of the aorta is affected by thorasic aneurysm
A
Proximal ascending aorta
2
Q
What is the main cause of thoracic aortic aneurysms
A
Athlerosclerosis
3
Q
At what size is a thorasic aortic aneurysm likley to rupture
A
> 7cm
4
Q
S/s of TAA
A
Chest pain, SOB, CHF, cough, dysphagia, hoarseness, SVC compression
5
Q
What does a TAA look like on CXR
A
Widening of the mediastinal structure
Displacement of trachea or left mainsteem bronchus
6
Q
Medical management of TAA
A
BB
Manage hypertension
7
Q
What size aneurysm is generally operated on?
A
5.5 cm or greater
8
Q
What size TAA is operate on if the patient has an aortic valve replacement
A
> 4.5 cm
9
Q
What size TAA is operated on with Marfan’s?
A
4-5 cm
10
Q
What size TAA is operated on if there is a history of descending aorta atherosclerosis
A
> 6cm
