Vascular Pathology — MCQs

Accumulation of which type of lipoprotein is characteristic of atherosclerosis?

Which of the following blood vessels is most commonly affected by atherosclerosis?

What is the most common cause of thoracic aortic aneurysm?

All of the following are risk factors for atherosclerosis except?

A 56-year-old woman diagnosed with cancer in her left breast underwent a mastectomy with axillary lymph node dissection. Postoperatively, she develops marked swelling of the left arm that has persisted for 6 months. On physical examination, her temperature is 36.9°C. Her left arm is not tender or erythematous, and it is not painful with movement or to touch, but it is enlarged with a doughy consistency. Which of the following is the most likely mechanism for these findings?

A woman has septic abortion with vegetation on the tricuspid valve. Where are septic emboli most likely to travel?

Sudden death, right-sided heart failure (cor pulmonale or cardiovascular collapse) occurs when?

An elderly female presents with fever, headache, and diplopia. Biopsy of the artery revealed panarteritis. What is the most probable diagnosis?

A 75-year-old man has experienced headaches for the past 2 months. On physical examination, his vital signs are temperature, 37°C; pulse, 68/min; respirations, 15/min; and blood pressure, 130/85 mm Hg. His right temporal artery is prominent, palpable, and painful to the touch. His heart rate is regular, and there are no murmurs. His erythrocyte sedimentation rate is 100 mm/hr. A temporal artery biopsy is performed, and the segment of the temporal artery excised is grossly thickened and shows focal microscopic granulomatous inflammation. He responds well to corticosteroid therapy. Which of the following complications of this disease is most likely to occur in untreated patients?

What is the most common cause of thrombotic pulmonary embolism?