Aortic aneurysms - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is an aneurysm? abnormal dilation of an artery resulting in a weakened wall Complications of atherosclerosis Can be genetic, connective tissue disorder, traumatic injury, or infection Manifestations of aneurysms Can be asymptomatic without complications How do you diagnoses an aneurysm - Radiograph - CT - TEE - MRI (not as common) - Visualization and palpation are not reliable How do you manage aneurysms? - Closely monitor through imaging and track the size - Aggressive blood ...

A patient prescribed a beta blocker medication is in the emergency department with reports of syncope, shortness of breath, and hypotension. A cardiac monitor reveals a heart rate of 35 beats per minute. Which medication may be used to stabilize this patient? a. Adenosine b. Amiodarone c. Atropine d. Epinephrine (- ANS: D Epinephrine is indicated if unstable bradycardia is caused by beta blockers. This patient is symptomatic and unstable and should be treated. Adenosine and amiodar...

LV mass (weight) remains normal in chronic: A) aortic regurgitation B) aortic stenosis C) mitral regurgitation D) mitral stenosis o :# D) mitral stenosis Which of the following syndromes fits with AR, AO dilation, AO dissections & AO aneurysms? A) Dressler B) Barlow C) Marfan D) Noonans o :# C) Marfan How does switching to a lower frequency transducer affect aliasing? A) aliasing will occur at lower velocities B) aliasing will occur at higher velocities C) resolution will be imp...

Exam 3: NSG554/ NSG 554 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) - Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care I Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| All Modules Covered|100% Correct| Grade A Q: When to use exercise stress test NOT for detection of ischemia in asymptomatic patients with no hx revascularization. IS used to assess CAD in pts with c/p or DOE with intermediate risk of ACS ALSO shows patient's functional capacity which is a predictor of future cardiac events Q: e...

what is an aortic aneurysm? a permanent localized dilatation of an artery in an aortic aneurysm how much does the diameter increase? 1.5 times its normal size who are high risk patients for aortic aneurysms? age over 60 smoking COPD hypertension vascular disease history of AAA what are the factors contributing to an aortic aneurysm? Master01 |Excellent Study Material| Latest update 1 | P a g e | © copyright Master01| Grade A+ atherosclerosis trauma congenital defects ...

ARDMS (RVT) Ultrasound Vascular Registry Review Questions with 100% Correct answers Ultrasound Vascular Registry Review Questions with 100% Correct answers What is the first branch of the aortic arch? Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic Name the three branches of the aortic arch? a. Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic b. Lt CCA c. Lt Subclavian artery The radial artery runs on what side of the forearm? Lateral side The radial artery branches to form what part of the palmar arch? Supe...

Exam 3: NSG554/ NSG 554 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) - Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care I Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| All Modules Covered|100% Correct| A Grade QUESTION When to use exercise stress test NOT for detection of ischemia in asymptomatic patients with no hx revascularization. IS used to assess CAD in pts with c/p or DOE with intermediate risk of ACS ALSO shows patient's functional capacity which is a predictor of future cardiac even...

Adult echo Study Guide | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 | 100% Pass LV mass (weight) remains normal in chronic: A) aortic regurgitation B) aortic stenosis C) mitral regurgitation D) mitral stenosis - Answer -D) mitral stenosis Which of the following syndromes fits with AR, AO dilation, AO dissections & AO aneurysms? A) Dressler B) Barlow C) Marfan D) Noonans - Answer -C) Marfan How does switching to a lower frequency transducer affect aliasing?A) aliasing ...

Adult Echo UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers LV mass (weight) remains normal in chronic: A) aortic regurgitation B) aortic stenosis C) mitral regurgitation D) mitral stenosis - Correct ANSWER- D) mitral stenosis Which of the following syndromes fits with AR, AO dilation, AO dissections & AO aneurysms? A) Dressler B) Barlow C) Marfan D) Noonans - Correct ANSWER- C) Marfan

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