Thoracic aneurysm Flashcards
1
Q
what is an aneurysm?
A
Weakening of a vessel wall which leads to the localised enlargement of an artery
2
Q
Different types of aneurysm?
A
TRUE:
saccular
fusiform
FAlSE
3
Q
Characters of a true aneurysm
A
- weakening and enlargement of vessel
- all layers of vessel wall are involved
4
Q
Characters of a false aneurysm
A
Rupture of wall contained by outer layer of blood vessel or surrounding soft tissue
Blood pools between 2 outer layers of vessels
5
Q
Difference between a false aneurysm and a dissection?
A
False aneurysm: blood pools between 2 outer layers
Dissection: blood pools between tunica intima and media
6
Q
Symptoms
A
- asymptomatic
- shortness of breath
- chest pain radiating to back
- hypotension- worrying
- pulsatile mass
7
Q
aetiology
A
hypertension Marfan's smoking atherosclerosis trauma
