General Surgery — Flashcards

AAA screening: If AAA is _____cm-4.4cm then yearly US surveillance If AAA is 4.5cm-5.4cm then 3 monthly US surveillance

What is the screening criteria for an abdominal aortic aneurysm? _____

Mitral valve _____ is prefered in degenerative mitral regurgitation

Hint: Repair/Replacement

Abdominal aorta ≥ _____cm is classified as an aneurysm

Rare risk factors for abdominal aortic aneurysms include _____

Abdominal aortic aneurysms are most commonly located in the _____ segment (80%)

Major risk factors for abdominal aortic aneurysm are _____ & hypertension often in males

AAA screening: If AAA ≥ _____cm then refer to regional vascular service within 2 weeks

On clinical examination, an abdominal aortic aneurysm is a palpable, _____ mass

Hint: characteristic

How are abdominal aortic aneurysms ≥ _____cm, symptomatic, or rapidly enlarging managed? 2 week referral & surgery (endovascular repair or open repair)