vascular Flashcards
1
Q
small aortic aneurysm width + action
A
3-4.4cm
rescan every 12 months
2
Q
medium aortic aneurysm width + action
A
4.5-5.4cm
rescan every 3 months
3
Q
large aortic aneurysm width + action
A
> 5.5cm
surgery
4
Q
chest x-ray finding coarctation of aorta
A
rib notching
5
Q
management superficial thrombophlebitis
A
compression stockings
LMWH
NSAIDs
6
Q
finding chest x-ray aortic dissection
A
widened mediastinum
7
Q
investigations aortic dissection
A
CXR - widened mediastinum
CT angiography CAP - gold standard
TOE - when CT too risky