30 Questions
Which of the following is a risk factor for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Having a family history of the disease
What is the recommended screening age for abdominal ultrasound in the United States?
65-75 years
Which of the following is the most common form of aortic aneurysm?
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
What is the recommended method of prevention for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Abstinence from smoking
At what diameter is surgery usually recommended for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in males?
5.0 cm
What symptoms are usually caused by an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Abdominal pain
Which genetic condition is associated with an increased risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Marfan syndrome
What is the recommended screening age for abdominal ultrasound in the United Kingdom and Sweden?
All men over 65 years
What is the most common location for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) to occur?
Below the kidneys
What is the recommended method of repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
All of the above
What is the mortality rate if an AAA ruptures?
85-90%
What is the most common symptom of an AAA?
Pulsating sensation in the abdomen
What percentage of males over the age of 65 are affected by AAAs?
2-8%
What is the risk of rupture in the next year for an AAA less than 5.5 cm?
Below 1%
What is the risk of rupture in the next year for an AAA between 5.5 and 7 cm?
10%
What is the risk of rupture in the next year for an AAA greater than 7 cm?
33%
What is the most common complication associated with EVAR?
Peripheral embolization
What is the most common physical examination finding in a patient with an AAA?
Palpable and pulsatile abdominal mass
What is the most common cause of AAA?
Atherosclerosis
Which of the following is the primary pathophysiologic mechanism of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) development?
Degradation of the tunica media by means of a proteolytic process
Which of the following factors makes the aortic wall more susceptible to the influence of blood pressure in individuals with AAA?
Increased expression and activity of matrix metalloproteinases
Which of the following proteases may contribute to aortic aneurysm rupture through the cleavage of decorin?
Granzyme B
Which part of the aorta has a predilection for the development of AAA?
Infrarenal aorta
Which of the following is true about the histological structure and mechanical characteristics of the infrarenal aorta?
Its diameter increases from the root to the aortic bifurcation
Which imaging modality has nearly 100% sensitivity for detecting an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
CT scan
What is the usual definition of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) based on its outer diameter?
Over 3 cm
Which of the following is considered a large abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Over 5.5 cm
What is the primary parameter used to assess the rupture risk of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Peak wall stress
Which of the following imaging methods is considered less often used for visualization of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
MRI
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