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Arterial Aneurysms

Aortic Dissection
• Arterial Aneurysms • Dec 28 05

Introduction

Essentials of Diagnosis

  • A history of hypertension or Marfan’s syndrome is often present.
  • Sudden severe chest pain with radiation to the back, occasionally migrating to the abdomen and hips.…

 

Visceral Aneurysms
• Arterial Aneurysms • Dec 28 05

Mesenteric, Hepatic, & Splenic Artery Aneurysms
Historically, mesenteric aneurysms had a high mortality rate because of delay in diagnosis. High-resolution CT scanning has increased the capability to detect incidental mesenteric aneurysms and…


 

Peripheral Artery Aneurysms (Popliteal & Femoral)
• Arterial Aneurysms • Dec 28 05

Introduction
Most lower extremity aneurysms occur in men over age 50 years. Half are bilateral. One-third of patients with popliteal aneurysms and one-half of those with femoral aneurysms…


 

Arterial Aneurysms
• Arterial Aneurysms • Dec 28 05

Ameurysms of the Abdominal Aorta

Introduction

Essentials of Diagnosis

  • Most aortic aneurysms are asymptomatic, detected during a routine physical examination or a diagnostic study.
  • Severe back or abdominal pain, a pulsatile…

 

Aneurysms of the Thoracic Aorta
• Arterial Aneurysms • Dec 28 05

Introduction
Aneurysms of the thoracic aorta account for fewer than 10% of aortic aneurysms. Medial degeneration, chronic dissection, vasculitis, and collagen-vascular disease (Marfan’s syndrome or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome) are common causes;…


 
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