Vascular anatomy Flashcards
Where do the internal thoracic arteries branch from?
First parts of R and L subclavian arteries
What are the branches of the internal thoracic arteries?
Upper 6 anterior intercostal As
Musculophrenic A
Superior epigastric A
Where does the internal thoracic A begin?
In the root of the neck
What is a typical pt complaint with ascending aorta aneurysm?
Chest pain that radiates to the back
What can be compressed by an ascending aorta aneurysm and what is the related symptoms?
Esophagus - dysphagia
Trachea - dyspnea
Recurrent laryngeal nerve - difficulty speaking
What is the most common site for coarctation of aorta?
Near the ligamentum arteriosum
What type of aortic coarctation are compatible with life?
Post-ductal
What are the branches of the abdominal aorta?
Celiac A
Superior mesenteric A
Inferior mesenteric A
2 suprarenal As
2 renal As
2 Gonadal As
2 subcostal As
2 inferior phrenic As
Lumbar As
What are the 3 main As of the pelvis, and the additional one seen in females only?
Median sacral A
2 superior rectal As
2 internal iliac As
2 ovarian As
What are the the branches of the anterior internal iliac A?
Superior vesical A
Obturator A
Uterine A and vaginal A (females only)
Middle rectal A
Inferior gluteal A
Internal pudendal A
Inferior vesical A (males only)
What are the branches of the posterior internal iliac A?
Iliolumbar A
Superior gluteal A
Lateral sacral A
What are the peripheral pulses?
Carotid
Brachial
Radial
Femoral
Popliteal
Posterior tibialis
Dorsalis pedis
Where can a catheter be inserted for L cardiac catheterization?
Femoral A
Brachial A
Where can a catheter be inserted for R cardiac catheterization?
Internal jugular V
Subclavian V
Basilic V
Femoral V
What are the most common sources of PEs?
External iliac V
Femoral V
Deep vein of thigh
Popliteal V
Posterior tibial V
Soleal plexus of Vs
