VASCULAR ARDMS BOARDS DAVIES EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2023

What's the first major arterial branch of the aorta is the? - Correct answer-Innominate artery or brachiocephalic artery The vertebral artery usually arises from the: - Correct answer-Subclavian Artery The incidence of new strokes per year is: - Correct answer-from 500,000 to 700,000 The abbreviation TIA stands for: - Correct answer-Transient Ischemic Attack A TIA of the right anterior hemisphere of the brain will likely affect: - Correct answer-The left side of the body - affects the side of the body opposite that of the ischemic hemisphere Amaurosis Fugax related to an internal carotid lesion will cause: - Correct answerTemporary blindness or shadowing of the ipsilateral eye. affects same side since thromboembolic activity from ulcerated ipsilateral carotid atheroma is suspected A transient ischemic attack: - Correct answer-Resolves within 24 hours. TIA often last just a few minutes