General Surgery — Flashcards

Acoustic neuromas are also known as _____

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient on post-op day 1 status-post CABG that presents with hypotension, tachycardia, and the findings below: Right atrium: 20 mmHg Right ventricle: 35/20 mmHg PCWP: 20 mmHg _____

What are the surgical management options for abdominal aortic aneurysm? _____

Hint: 2

Infrarenal aorta normal size: Females → _____cm Males → ~2.0cm

Rare risk factors for abdominal aortic aneurysms include _____

What is the surgical management of mitral regurgitation? Patients suitable for open surgery: _____ Patients unsuitable for open surgery: transcatheter edge-to-edge valve repair

AAA screening: If AAA is _____cm-4.4cm then yearly US surveillance If AAA is 4.5cm-5.4cm then 3 monthly US surveillance

An _____ is a permanent dilatation of ≥ 1.5x in all layers of the artery

How are abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) ≥ _____ cm, symptomatic, or rapidly enlarging managed? Vascular surgery referral for elective repair (EVAR or open repair)

AAA screening: If AAA is < _____cm then no further action is needed