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What is the main function of the aorta?
What is an aneurysm?
What are the symptoms of an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
Why is screening for an abdominal aortic aneurysm important?
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What is the goal of treatment for an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
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What is the purpose of maintaining blood flow to the kidneys, pelvis, and legs during treatment?
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What is the main reason why an abdominal aortic aneurysm is a significant health concern?
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What is the recommended course of action for someone who has been diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
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What is the typical post-operative course for open infrarenal aortic aneurysm repair?
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How long is the typical ICU stay for endovascular infrarenal aortic aneurysm repair?
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What is the typical post-operative course for open juxta/para renal aortic aneurysms?
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Who should be screened for abdominal aortic aneurysms?
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What are the options for repairing an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
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What is typically inserted during the post-operative course for open infrarenal aortic aneurysm repair?
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What is the typical duration of floor stay for open juxta/para renal aortic aneurysms?
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What is the goal of post-operative care for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair?
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Study Notes
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body, originating from the heart, and gives off major branches like carotid, subclavian, and others.
What is an Aneurysm?
- An aneurysm is an imbalance in the ratio of elastin to collagen in the aortic wall, leading to weakening and potential rupture.
Why does it matter?
- Aneurysm rupture can lead to death, making it a critical condition to diagnose and treat.
Who is at risk?
- Men aged 65-75 and those with a family history of aneurysms are at risk.
Symptoms of the disease
- Clammy skin, dizziness, rapid heart rate, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain are symptoms of an aneurysm.
Screening
- Ultrasound can be used for screening.
Treatment Goals
- Stop blood flow through the weakened aneurysm to prevent rupture and continue blood flow to vital organs like kidneys, pelvis, and legs.
Treatment Options
- Open surgery and endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) are treatment options.
How do we maintain blood flow to kidneys, pelvis, and legs?
- EVAR and open surgery can maintain blood flow to these organs.
Post-operative Course
- Open infrarenal aortic aneurysm repair: ICU (1-2 days), NG tube, Foley, arterial line, floor (3-5 days), advancing diet, physical therapy, and discharge.
- Endovascular infrarenal aortic aneurysm repair: ICU (overnight), flat for 6 hours, Foley, regular diet, and discharge.
Juxta/ParaRenal Aortic Aneurysms
- Open surgery is an option for these types of aneurysms, with a post-operative course of ICU (2-3 days), NG tube, Foley, arterial line, floor (4-6 days), advancing diet, physical therapy, and discharge.
Conclusions
- Conditions to be screened include men aged 65-75 and those with a family history.
- Options for repair include open and endovascular surgery.
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This quiz covers the diagnosis, pathology, and treatment of aortic aneurysms in vascular surgery. It is designed for medical professionals and students.
