Aorta and Pulmonary Artery Anatomy
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What is the effect of coarctation of the aorta on the circulation to the lower parts of the body?

  • The circulation is not affected at all
  • The circulation is maintained via the ductus arteriosus (correct)
  • The circulation is maintained via collaterals between the subclavian arteries and the descending aorta
  • The circulation is completely blocked

    • What is the result of rupture of an aortic aneurysm?

  • Mild haemorrhage that can be treated medically
  • Compression of the contents of the superior mediastinum
  • Blockage of the pulmonary trunk
  • Severe haemorrhage that is often fatal if surgical intervention is not prompt (correct)

    • What is the common cause of sudden death mentioned in the text?

  • Coarctation of the aorta
  • Embolism of the pulmonary trunk (correct)
  • Aortic aneurysm
  • Compression of the contents of the superior mediastinum

    • What is the result of aortic coarctation distal to the attachment of the ligamentum arteriosum?

    <p>The circulation to the lower limbs is maintained via collaterals between the subclavian arteries and the descending aorta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition characterized by a localized dilatation of the aorta?

    <p>Aortic aneurysm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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