Complex Med Surg Exam 2 Cardiac questions with correct answers
Aneurysm - Answer Permanent dilation of an artery to at least two times it's normal diameter Most common artery for aneurysm - Answer Abdominal aorta between the renal arteries and the aortic bifurcation Saccular aneurysm - Answer our pouching --> specific portion of the vessel Fusiform aneurysm - Answer Affecting the circumference of the artery Aortic dissection - Answer Tear in the lining of the aorta that causes blood to accumulate within the aortic wall Aneurysm Causes/Risk Factors - Answer *Most Common Cause* : Atherosclerosis *Risk Factors:* 1. *Uncontrolled HTN --> most significant* 2. Smoking 3. Genetics More common in Caucasions & elderly
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