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What is TEVAR primarily used for?
What is TEVAR primarily used for?
Which procedure involves the treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding?
Which procedure involves the treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding?
What is the primary goal of chemoembolisation?
What is the primary goal of chemoembolisation?
Which of the following is NOT an indication for embolisation?
Which of the following is NOT an indication for embolisation?
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Which method is used to repair abdominal aortic aneurysms?
Which method is used to repair abdominal aortic aneurysms?
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Study Notes
Arterial Interventions
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Aortic Stent Grafts: Used to treat aneurysms and dissections in the aorta.
- TEVAR (Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair): Treats thoracic aortic aneurysms/dissections.
- EVAR (Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Repair): Treats abdominal aortic aneurysms.
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Peripheral Arterial Angioplasty and Stenting: A procedure to improve blood flow in peripheral arteries.
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Abdominal and Pelvic Embolization: Uses embolization to block blood flow to specific areas.
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Applications:
- Treating abdominal trauma
- Controlling gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding
- Treating uterine fibroids (uterine artery embolization)
- Managing pelvic trauma
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Applications:
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Chemoembolisation: A treatment approach involving injecting chemotherapy directly into arteries supplying tumors.
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This quiz covers various arterial interventions including aortic stent grafts, peripheral angioplasty, and embolization techniques. Explore the applications of these procedures in treating conditions like aneurysms, trauma, and tumors. Test your knowledge on the specifics and effectiveness of each intervention.