Aortic Occlusion

Question 1

What is an aortic occlusion

Answer 1

Occlusive embolus in the distal abdominal aorta

Question 2

S/s of aorta occlusion

Answer 2

Acute ischemia of lower extremities
Coolness and pallor of lower extremities
Absence of distal pulses bilaterally

Question 3

Diagnostics for aortic occlusion

Answer 3

MRI, CT scan, or aortography

Question 4

Aortic occlusion treatment

Answer 4

Emergent thrombectomy or revascularization