A patient presents with engorged neck veins, a blood pressure of 80/50 mmHg, and a pulse rate of 100 beats per minute following blunt trauma to the chest. The diagnosis is:
APneumothorax
BRight ventricular failure
CCardiac tamponade
DHemothorax
The procedure of choice for the evaluation of aortic aneurysms is -
AComputed tomography
BMagnetic resonance imaging
CArteriography
DUltrasonography
A 68-year-old asymptomatic male is found to have an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) measuring 4.5 cm on routine ultrasound screening. What is the most appropriate management?
AUltrasound monitoring until size exceeds 70mm
BNo treatment unless symptomatic
CMonitor regularly and consider surgery if size reaches 55mm or symptomatic
DImmediate surgical repair for all diagnosed aneurysms regardless of size
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