Vascular Sonography

Front

What is the waveform pattern of the Abdominal Aorta?

Back

Low resistance proximal, Higher resistance beyond kidneys.

Front

What organs does the Celiac Artery supply?

Back

Liver, spleen, stomach, & proximal small bowel.

Front

What are the first major branches of the Abdominal Aorta?

Back

1st major - Celiac artery (trunk/axis), 2nd major - SMA, 3rd major - IMA (after renals).

Front

What does the Celiac Axis branch into?

Back

Common Hepatic (to right), Splenic, & Left Gastric (off left).

Front

What artery gives rise to the Gastroduodenal artery?

Back

Common Hepatic Arteries.

Front

What is the path of the Splenic Artery?

Back

Branches left and posteriosuperior to pancreas body/tail.

Front

What is the waveform pattern of the SMA/IMA?

Back

High resistance preprandial/Low resistance postprandial.

Front

What does the SMA supply?

Back

Bowel from duodenum to prox small bowel.

Front

What does the IMA supply?

Back

Bowel descending & rectosigmoid colon.

Front

What is the path of the Right Renal Artery?

Back

Branches anterolateral, posterior to IVC.