vascular quiz

What percent of aortic aneurysms are associated with popliteal aneurysms?

• 30%

• 20%

• 50%

• 15%

Select the indications for Aortoiliac duplex exam:

• Pulsatile abdominal mass

• Suspected or known iliac aneurysm

• Decreased femoral pulses or abdominal bruit

• Blue-toe syndrome

• Follow up

What are the posterior branches of the abdominal aorta?

• Lumbar arteries

• Renal arteries

• Gonadal arteries

• Superior & Inferior Mesenteric arteries

Select the lateral branches of the abdominal aorta:

• Renal arteries

• Celiac trunk

• Lumbar arteries

• Gonadal arteries

• Superior & Inferior mesenteric arteries

Select the anterior branches of the abdominal aorta:

• Lumbar arteries

• Celiac trunk

• Superior & Inferior mesenteric arteries

• Renal arteries

• Median sacral artery

Where is the aorta in relation to the spine?

• Lateral

• Posterior

• Medial

• Anterior

• Proximal

Select the characteristics of a normal aorta:

• Lies posterior to the spine

• Smooth margins

• No focal dilations

• Tapers distally and moves anteriorly

• Round, anechoic in TRV

What should the aortic diameter be:

• <1cm

• <2cm

• <3cm

• >2cm

Dilation of distention of the aorta

What are the parameters for ectasia?

• >2cm but <3cm

• >3cm but <4cm

• >1cm but <2cm

• >3cm