Arterial Abnormalities (Part 1) - For Abdomen Test 10/18/10

Arteriosclerosis is primarily an arterial disease in which the vessel loses its ___________ and will ___________.

The most common form of arteriosclerosis is called ________________.

In atherosclerosis, __________ deposits form on the intima of the artery.

The lipid deposits that form on the intima of the artery in atherosclerosis are called ___________.

Causes:Choose the factors that have been linked to the progression of atherosclerosis.

Signs and Symptoms:Generally, there are no signs and symptoms of atherosclerosis until a significant ___________ develops.

Signs and Symptoms:When a stenosis develops in a patient with atherosclerosis, symptoms depend on the ___________  ____________.

Atherosclerosis may also lead to _____________ formation.

Plaque appears as __________  __________  ___________ in the intima of an artery with tendency to be at the areas of ____________.

Plaque in the intima of an artery may become calcified appearing as an ____________ area with ____________ along the vessel wall.

In elderly patients, the vessel may become ____________ (crooked) which is often going toward the ____________ (left or right?).

Because of tortuosity of the aorta in elderly patients, it is best to hold the transducer in the ___________ plane.

An aneurysm is a focal ___________ of the vessel wall caused by structural weakness of all ______(#) layers

The type of aneurysm that is of uniform dilation is called ____________.

The type of aneurysm in which there is a protrusion of the aorta toward one side and may also have a channel that connects the protrusion to the aorta is called ____________.

Causes:What is the most common cause of aneurysm formation in the United States?

Causes:Besides the most common cause, name three other causes of aortic aneurysm.**In alphabetical order.

Causes:____________  ____________ is associated with aneurysms of the ascending aorta.

Signs and Symptoms:Unless aortic aneurysms are large, they are usually ____________.

Signs and Symptoms:Once an aortic aneurysm becomes large, they may cause ___________ and ___________ pain.

Aneurysms are usually suspected during a physical exam if a ___________  ___________ is felt.

Sono Appearance:A slight dilation of the aorta having a diameter of 2.5-3.0 cm is called ___________.

Sono Appearance:A dilation of the aorta with a diameter greater than 3.0 cm is considered a ___________  ___________.

Sono Appearance:If an aortic aneurysm is detected, you should evaluate the __________ arteries and the __________ arteries for their involvement.

Sono Appearance:A thrombus formation in the lumen of the aorta appear as _________  __________  __________.