56 Questions
Which type of aneurysm is the most common in the aorta?
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
What is the term used to describe a breach in the layers of the vessel wall causing blood to leak and get contained by surrounding soft tissue or perivascular tissue?
Pseudo aneurysm
What is the minimum dilation required for a bulge in the wall of a blood vessel to be classified as an aneurysm?
50%
Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
Ultrasound
What is the recommended size threshold for surgical repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
1.9 to 2.2 inches
What is the most common location for congenital arteriovenous fistulas?
Heart
What are the potential risk factors for arteriovenous fistulas?
Cardiac catheterization
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Smoking tobacco
What are the symptoms of an enlarging AAA?
Pain in the jaw, chest, and upper back
What is a possible complication of an aortic aneurysm?
Thromboembolism
How are aneurysms diagnosed?
Doppler ultrasound
Which treatment option for an arteriovenous fistula involves the insertion of a catheter into the affected blood vessel?
Endovascular repair
What can happen if oxygen levels are reduced in the affected area of an arteriovenous fistula?
Tissue death and damage
Which treatment option for an arteriovenous fistula involves the use of ultrasound probe to compress the fistula for about 10 minutes?
Ultrasound-guided compression
Which type of aneurysm is the most common in the cerebral region?
Berry aneurysm
What is the most common location for peripheral aneurysms?
Femoral artery
What is the term used to describe a bulging or ballooning of the wall of a blood vessel?
Aneurysm
Which of the following is a potential complication of an arteriovenous fistula?
Heart failure
Which treatment option for an arteriovenous fistula involves the insertion of a catheter and the placement of a coil or stent to reroute blood flow?
Endovascular repair
What is the purpose of ultrasound-guided compression in the treatment of an arteriovenous fistula?
To destroy blood flow to the damaged blood vessels
Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for developing an aneurysm?
Age
Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Difficulty in swallowing
Which imaging technique is preferred for evaluating a ruptured aneurysm in the brain with symptoms and risk of bleeding?
CT scan
Which of the following complications is NOT associated with aortic aneurysm dissection?
Hydrocephalus
Which treatment option is generally recommended for an abdominal aortic aneurysm that is 1.9 to 2.2 inches in size or larger, or growing quickly?
Open abdominal surgery to replace the damaged area with an aortic graft
What are the symptoms of a large arteriovenous fistula?
Purplish, bulging veins seen through the skin
Which type of arteriovenous fistula is present from birth and usually not treated unless it becomes symptomatic later in adulthood?
Congenital AVF
What is a potential complication of an arteriovenous fistula in the legs?
Blood clots leading to deep vein thrombosis
Which type of aneurysm is characterized by a breach in the layers of the vessel wall causing blood to leak and get contained by surrounding soft tissue or perivascular tissue?
Pseudo aneurysm
Which type of aneurysm is the most common in the cerebral region?
Berry aneurysm
What is the most common location for peripheral aneurysms?
Popliteal artery
Which of the following is NOT a potential risk factor for developing an arteriovenous fistula?
Smoking
What is the most common location for congenital arteriovenous fistulas?
Brain
Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
Computerized tomography (CT) angiogram
What is a potential complication of an aortic aneurysm?
Bleeding
Which treatment option for an arteriovenous fistula involves the destruction of blood flow to the damaged blood vessels?
Ultrasound-guided compression
What is the purpose of catheter embolization in the treatment of an arteriovenous fistula?
To insert a catheter near the fistula
What is the main purpose of endovascular repair in the treatment of an arteriovenous fistula?
To insert a catheter into the affected blood vessel
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing an aneurysm?
Family history of aneurysm
Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose a ruptured aneurysm with symptoms and risk of bleeding in the brain?
CT scan
What is the most common location for peripheral aneurysms?
Femoral and popliteal artery
Which treatment option is generally recommended for an abdominal aortic aneurysm that is 1.9 to 2.2 inches in size or larger, or growing quickly?
Surgery
Which type of aneurysm is characterized by a breach in the layers of the vessel wall causing blood to leak and get contained by surrounding soft tissue or perivascular tissue?
Pseudo aneurysm
What is the most common location for peripheral aneurysms?
Femoral artery
What is the most common type of cerebral aneurysm that looks like a berry on a narrow stem?
Berry aneurysm
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing an aneurysm?
High blood pressure
Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with a cerebral aneurysm?
Numbness of one side of the face
Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose a peripheral aneurysm?
Angiogram
What is the recommended size threshold for surgical repair of a thoracic aortic aneurysm?
2.5 to 3 inches
Which treatment option for an arteriovenous fistula involves the insertion of a catheter and the placement of a coil or stent to reroute blood flow?
Endovascular repair
What can happen if oxygen levels are reduced in the affected area of an arteriovenous fistula?
Tissue death and damage
Which of the following is a potential complication of an arteriovenous fistula?
Heart failure
Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose an arteriovenous fistula in the lungs?
Computerized tomography (CT) angiogram
What are the potential complications of an arteriovenous fistula in the digestive tract?
Abdominal pain
Which treatment option for an abdominal aortic aneurysm involves the surgical separation of the damaged area from the main part of the aorta and replacement with an aortic graft?
Open abdominal surgery
What is the main purpose of duplex ultrasound in the diagnosis of an arteriovenous fistula?
To listen to the blood flow in the arms and legs
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