Vascular Pathology — Flashcards

Myxomatous degeneration in the tunica media is found in _____, which predisposes to the development of aortic dissections / aortic aneurysms

_____ and turbulence of blood flow increases risk for thrombosis

_____ antibodies are associated with Kawasaki's disease

What four arteries are most commonly affected by atherosclerosis? _____ > coronary > popliteal > carotid artery

Causes of late graft failure include _____, atherosclerotic plaque, and aneurysm

Thrombosis is characterized by _____, which are alternating layers of platelets/fibrin and RBCs

Microscopic polyangiitis is a necrotizing vasculitis that commonly involves the _____, kidneys, and skin

Fibrinoid necrosis is characteristic of _____ hypertension, vasculitis (e.g. PAN), and preeclampsia

_____ embolus is characterized by the presence of cholesterol clefts in the embolus

_____ aortic aneurysm is associated with cystic medial degeneration (e.g. Marfan syndrome)