Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Flashcards
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Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
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aneurysms that coexist in both segments of the aorta
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aetiology
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Blood enters through the intima and splits the media
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type A
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2/3 of cases, involves ascending aorta, associated with Marfans
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type B
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1/3 of cases, affects descending aorta only, occur secondary to atherosclerosis and (rarely now) syphilis
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clinical presentation
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Presents as sudden tearing chest pain radiating to the back
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investigations
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Imaging - CT or MRI
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management
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Surgical management - operative repair, stenting, EVAR
