Abdominal Aorta

Multiple Choice

What does the abbreviation 'AAA' stand for in vascular diagnosis?

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm

• Anterior-posterior view

• Abdominal aorta

• Computed tomography angiography

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The abbreviation for endovascular aneurysm repair is

Multiple Choice

Explain the difference between an endograft and an endoleak in the context of vascular repair.

• An endograft is a complication of vascular surgery.
• An endograft is a vascular repair device; an endoleak is a complication from its use.
• An endoleak is a device used for vascular repair.
• An endograft is a type of endoleak.

Multiple Choice

Which term describes a spindle-like shape that is broad in the middle and tapers at both ends?

• Fusiform

• Homogeneous

• Saccular

• Infra

Multiple Choice

What does the prefix 'infra-' indicate in medical terminology?

• Below or distal

• Above or proximal

• Situated near

• Area around a graft

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a region of the abdominal aorta based on its branches?

• Supraceliac (proximal)

• Juxtarenal (mid)

• Infrarenal (distal)

• Subclavian (upper)

Multiple Select

Which of the following are risk factors for developing aortic disease?

• Tobacco abuse

• Hereditary/family history

• Low cholesterol

• Obesity

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A palpable pulsatile mass in the abdomen is a symptom of

aneurysm.

Multiple Choice

Explain how an aortic dissection develops as a result of a tear in the.

• A blockage in the coronary arteries.
• A tear in the media of the aorta.
• A tear in the intima of the aorta.

• A rupture in the aortic valve.

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum diameter of the aorta for it to be considered an aneurysm?

• 2 cm

• 3 cm

• 4 cm

• 5 cm

Multiple Choice

The most common site for a AAA is

• Suprarenal

• Juxtarenal

• Infrarenal

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key feature of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

• Dilatation and expansion of the arterial wall

• Narrowing of the arterial wall

• Complete blockage of the artery

• Formation of new arteries

Multiple Choice

What are the major complications associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

• Rupture, thrombosis, embolization, high risk in males over 60

• Hypertension, diabetes, stroke, high risk in children

• Atherosclerosis, infection, low blood pressure, high risk in females

• Arrhythmia, heart failure, high cholesterol, high risk in young adults

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The most common type of abdominal aortic aneurysm is

Multiple Choice

Explain why aneurysm size is considered the best predictor of rupture risk in abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).

• Aneurysm size has no impact on rupture risk.
• Smaller aneurysms are more likely to rupture than larger ones.
• larger sizes correlate with increased wall stress and higher likelihood of rupture.

• Rupture risk is primarily determined by patient age rather than aneurysm size.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about fusiform and saccular aneurysms is/are correct?

• Fusiform aneurysms involve diffuse enlargement and are most common

• Saccular aneurysms have a focal bulge with a sac-like appearance

• Saccular aneurysms become dangerous at a smaller size than fusiform

• Fusiform aneurysms originate from one side of the aorta

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The celiac axis and SMA are anatomical landmarks used to identify the

aorta in ultrasound imaging.

Multiple Select

What is the landmark used to identify the juxtarenal level?

• SMA

• Celiac Axis

• Renal arteries

• Iliac arteries

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Flow patterns above the renal arteries are?

Multiple Choice

What will help differentiate a psuedoaneurysm?

• Presence of a neck and irregular shape on imaging studies.
• Consistent size across all imaging modalities.
• Absence of a neck and smooth edges.
• Uniform shape on imaging studies.

Multiple Choice

What does a type III endoleak describe?

• caused by a rupture in the aorta.

• occurs when blood flows through the graft material.

• endograft fabric rupture

• a leak from the main body of the endograft.

Multiple Choice

What type of endoleak is caused by an unknown origin?

• Type I endoleak
• Type III endoleak
• Type IV endoleak
• Type V endoleak

Multiple Choice

Which type of endoleak is caused by an ineffective seal at the proximal end of the graft?

• Type I B endoleak

• Type III endoleak
• Type IA endoleak

• Type II endoleak

Open Ended

What is the difference between an EVAR an FEVAR?

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Why would a FEVAR be used instead of an EVAR?