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What are the 2 most common causes of aneurysms?
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atherosclerosis and cystic medial degeneration
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What type of aneurysm has a predilection for the proximal aorta, particulary the aortic root? What colloquial pathologic term is often associated with this condition?
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Syphilitic Aneurysm; obliterative endarteritis appears as "tree barking"
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What is Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm always associated with? What is feared complication?
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fusiform dilation from severe Atherosclerosis; mural thrombis with potential for embolism
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What is the survial rate post AAA rupture with surgery?
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50%
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What is the most frequent cause of Aortic Dissection?
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cystic medial degeneration (CT disorders)
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Describe Marfan Syndrome.
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Autosomal Dominant CT abnormality in fibrillin (elastin)
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Name 3 broad conditions which can lead to increased arterial thrombosis.
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Endothelial damage, altered blood flow, hypercoagulability
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True/False - Calf Tendereness (a sign of DVT) is often associtated with forced dorsiflexion of foot (Homan's sign).
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True
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