1. Aneurysm

2. Abnormal dilation of an artery
Can form where ever there is a weakening in the vessel
Can form anywhere in the circulatory system

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4. Aneurysm in the Femoral Artery ©http://medtech. cls. msu

5. Most common place for an aneurysm to occur is the aorta
Triple A: abdominal aortic aneurysm
bifurcation of the aorta in the abdomen

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7. AAA

8. AAA ©http://www. medfarm. uu. se/forskning/bild. php

9. Cause:
Unknown

10. Contributing Factors Complication of syphilis
Hypertension (smoking, etc.)
Arterio-atherosclerosis
Defective elastic fibers in the media
Males are more often affected

11. Signs/Symptoms: None in the early stages
Can have intense pain, raised heart rate, and falling bp
Why?
Pale skin

12. If small, it is often undiagnosed
Occasionally found by accident on routine x-rays

13. Normal Chest X-Ray

14. Aneurysm

15. Treatment:
Surgery
A graft is inserted into the aorta to strengthen it

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18. Graft ©http://www. womenandinfants. com/healthGate/images/exh37486a_ma

19. For Lab

20. Beginning of an Aortic Aneursym

21. Dissecting Aortic Aneurysm

22. Dissecting Aneurysm