CM II Aortic Aneurysm/Dissection Ultimate Exam
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What is normal aorta diameter? What Ascending : 3-4cm
classifies as aortic aneurysm? Descending: 3cm
Aneurysm= Dilation by >50% of normal diameter
CP of aneurysm Painless & silent!
Possible hoarseness, SOB, dysphagia, chronic
cough
Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) dilation above diaphragm by >50% of normal
diameter
2 types of TAA 1. Fusiform= more common, bulges on all sides
2. Saccular= bulges on one side
Area from aortic annulus to ascending aorta
brachiocephalic trunk
area where brachiocephalic trunk, Aortic arch
left carotid, and left subclavian
artery originate
, area of aorta beyond left subclavian descending aorta
artery
Most descending TAAs are _________ contiguous
with abdominal aortic aneurysms
60% of TAAs are localized to : ascending aorta
Etiologies of TAA PAD
Genetics
CT disorder (Marfans, EDS, BAV)
Degenerative
Vasculitis
CT disorders are more commonly TAAs
associated with
A person diagnosed with Ehlers TAA
Danlo or Marfans is more likely to
have a ____ due to their CT disorder.
What is possible on Physical exam of Acute Aortic Regurgitation if aneurysm/dilation is at
TAA? aortic root
Diagnosis of TAA often incidentally found (see mediastinum
widening on CXR)
Image of Choice: CT angiogram
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Terms in this set (48)
What is normal aorta diameter? What Ascending : 3-4cm
classifies as aortic aneurysm? Descending: 3cm
Aneurysm= Dilation by >50% of normal diameter
CP of aneurysm Painless & silent!
Possible hoarseness, SOB, dysphagia, chronic
cough
Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) dilation above diaphragm by >50% of normal
diameter
2 types of TAA 1. Fusiform= more common, bulges on all sides
2. Saccular= bulges on one side
Area from aortic annulus to ascending aorta
brachiocephalic trunk
area where brachiocephalic trunk, Aortic arch
left carotid, and left subclavian
artery originate
, area of aorta beyond left subclavian descending aorta
artery
Most descending TAAs are _________ contiguous
with abdominal aortic aneurysms
60% of TAAs are localized to : ascending aorta
Etiologies of TAA PAD
Genetics
CT disorder (Marfans, EDS, BAV)
Degenerative
Vasculitis
CT disorders are more commonly TAAs
associated with
A person diagnosed with Ehlers TAA
Danlo or Marfans is more likely to
have a ____ due to their CT disorder.
What is possible on Physical exam of Acute Aortic Regurgitation if aneurysm/dilation is at
TAA? aortic root
Diagnosis of TAA often incidentally found (see mediastinum
widening on CXR)
Image of Choice: CT angiogram
