General Surgery — Flashcards

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

Hint: 2

Mitral valve _____ is prefered in degenerative mitral regurgitation

Hint: Repair/Replacement

Screening criteria for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA):\n_____

Abdominal aorta ≥ _____cm is classified as an aneurysm

On clinical examination, an abdominal aortic aneurysm is a palpable, _____ mass

Hint: characteristic

A major complication associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm is _____, especially when >5.5 cm in diameter

What is the initial investigation for suspected abdominal aortic aneurysm? _____

What are the indications for surgical managment of mitral regurgitation? _____

Hint: 3

What are the indications for abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery? _____

Hint: 3

Abdominal aortic aneurysms are most commonly located in the _____ segment (80%)