40 Questions
Which type of blood vessels are affected by atherosclerosis?
Arteries
What are the risk factors for atherosclerosis?
Age, sex, hyperlipidaemia
What is the main characteristic of atheromatous plaque?
Patchy and raised white to yellow
What is the term used to describe inflammation of blood vessels?
Vasculitis
What is the term used to describe the formation of varicose veins?
Thrombophlebitis
What are the age-related vascular changes associated with atherosclerosis?
All of the above
What is the term used to describe the accumulation of ground substance in blood vessels?
Atherosclerosis
Which type of blood vessels are affected by vasculitis?
Arteries
What is the term used to describe the formation of blood clots in veins?
Thrombosis
Which type of blood vessels are affected by varicose veins?
Veins
Which of the following is a complication of atherosclerosis?
Thrombosis
What is the most common cause of death in dissecting aortic aneurysms?
Rupture of the dissection into the pericardial cavity
Which type of aneurysm is associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage?
Berry aneurysms
What is the main risk factor for varicose veins?
Heredity
Which type of vasculitis is characterized by granulomatous inflammation of large to small-sized arteries?
Giant-cell (temporal) arteritis
Which type of aneurysm is usually located in the abdominal aorta?
Atherosclerotic aneurysms
What is the most common symptom of dissecting aortic aneurysms?
Excruciating pain radiating to the back
Which type of aneurysm is associated with hypertension and diabetes mellitus?
Capillary micro-aneurysms
What is the main cause of peripheral vascular disease?
Atherosclerosis
Which gender is more commonly affected by atherosclerotic aneurysms?
Women
Which of the following is the correct definition of stenosis?
Narrowing of the valve outlet caused by thickening of valve cusps or increased rigidity or scarring
Which of the following is the correct definition of incompetence?
Incomplete seal when valves close, allowing blood to flow backwards
Which of the following is a common cause of cardiac valve stenosis and incompetence?
Rheumatic fever
Which of the following is a risk factor for infective endocarditis?
Age-related calcific aortic stenosis
Which of the following is a probable causative organism for infective endocarditis?
Staphylococcus aureus
Which of the following is a local complication of infective endocarditis?
Vegetation formation
Which of the following is a systemic complication of infective endocarditis?
Embolic events
What are the principles of treatment for infective endocarditis?
Antibiotic therapy and valve repair/replacement
Which of the following is a common cause of acquired cardiac valve stenosis and incompetence?
Age-related calcific aortic stenosis
Which of the following heart sounds is associated with aortic incompetence?
Second heart sound
Which of the following is a risk factor for infective endocarditis?
Pulmonary hypertension
What is the most common cause of mitral incompetence?
Infective endocarditis
What is the composition of a vegetation in infective endocarditis?
Cusp damage, chordae, papillary muscle, valve ring
Which of the following is a complication of infective endocarditis?
Pulmonary hypertension
Which type of endocarditis is characterized by aggressive disease and normal valves?
Subacute Native Valve Endocarditis
Which of the following is a risk factor for infective endocarditis?
Unknown cause
What are the principles of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infective endocarditis?
All of the above
What is the term used to describe the inflammation of blood vessels?
Vasculitis
Which type of aneurysm is associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage?
Atherosclerotic aneurysm
What is the term used to describe the formation of blood clots in veins?
Thrombosis
Test your knowledge of vascular diseases with this quiz! Learn about the classification of vascular diseases, the characteristics and complications of atheroma, types of aneurysms, varicose veins, vasculitis, and vascular tumors. Dive into topics like arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, thrombosis, and more. Challenge yourself and expand your understanding of vascular health.
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