Aneurysms and dissections — Flashcards

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Atherosclerosis may cause weakening of the blood vessel wall, which can result in _____

Aortic dissection is associated with inherited _____ disorders

The combination of dilatation (aneurysms) and narrowing (fibrosis) in polyarteritis nodosa gives blood vessels a _____ appearance on imaging

Aortic dissection may lead to obstruction of branching arteries, thus causing end-organ _____

Which vascular layer do saccular (berry) aneurysms lack?_____

Atherosclerotic plaques thicken the intima and impair perfusion of the tunica media resulting in _____ of smooth muscle cells

What microscopic changes occur during the first 4 hours of a myocardial infarction? _____

Legg-Calvé-Perthes (LCP) and Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphyses (SCFE) are both causes of _____

Which arteries may be associated with anterolateral myocardial infarction? _____

Hint: 2

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In response to fatty streaks in the intima, there is _____ cell migration/proliferation and extracellular matrix deposition

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Aneurysms and dissections Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards

Flashcard 1: Atherosclerosis may cause weakening of the blood vessel wall, which can result in _____

Answer: aneurysm

Flashcard 2: Aortic dissection is associated with inherited _____ disorders

Answer: connective tissue

Flashcard 3: The combination of dilatation (aneurysms) and narrowing (fibrosis) in polyarteritis nodosa gives blood vessels a _____ appearance on imaging

Answer: "string of pearls"

Flashcard 4: Aortic dissection may lead to obstruction of branching arteries, thus causing end-organ _____

Answer: ischemia

Flashcard 5: Which vascular layer do saccular (berry) aneurysms lack?_____

Answer: Tunica Media

Flashcard 6: Atherosclerotic plaques thicken the intima and impair perfusion of the tunica media resulting in _____ of smooth muscle cells

Answer: cystic medial necrosis

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Flashcard 7: What microscopic changes occur during the first 4 hours of a myocardial infarction? _____

Answer: None :)

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Flashcard 8: Legg-Calvé-Perthes (LCP) and Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphyses (SCFE) are both causes of _____

Answer: Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head

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Flashcard 9: Which arteries may be associated with anterolateral myocardial infarction? _____

Answer: LAD or LCX

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Flashcard 10: In response to fatty streaks in the intima, there is _____ cell migration/proliferation and extracellular matrix deposition

Answer: smooth muscle

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