Aneurysms

Question 1

What is an Aneurysm

Answer 1

permanent localized dilation of a blood vessel, due to degeneration of vessel wall

Question 2

what are the risks for an Aneurysm

Answer 2

• atherosclerosis (because weakens wall of vessel)
• hypertension
• congenital defects (may be borne with cardiovascular defects then prone to vascular disease)

Question 3

Types of aneurysm

Answer 3

True aneurysm

False aneurysm

Question 4

False aneurysm

Answer 4

wall is compromised (damaged) which causes some degree of bleeding and then the wall is not able to support the lumen

Question 5

True aneurysm

Answer 5

wall stays intact, increase in 750% in diameter, blood stays in lumen

Question 6

Complications of aneurysm’s

Answer 6

-rupture (most serious complication) –may lead to hemorrhage, may lead to death, rupture is the complication hemorrhage is not
-thrombosis: process of forming a thrombus: -can become distal embolization(breaks off & moves)
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Question 7

Complications of aneurysm’s

Answer 7

• rupture (most serious complication) –may lead to hemorrhage, may lead to death, rupture is the complication hemorrhage is not
• thrombosis: process of forming a thrombus: -can become distal embolization(breaks off & moves)
• pressure on other structures– which is an issue tor vital tissues (airway, heart, brain)

Question 8

treatment of aneurysm’s

Answer 8

go in surgically and repair aneurysm