Author: Johnson Francis

Anisosphymia (asymmetric pulses) is an important feature which makes one suspect aortic dissection in a person presenting with chest pain. What percentage of persons with aortic dissection have

There are several mechanisms for aortic regurgitation in aortic dissection: Dilatation of the aortic root and annulus Tearing of aortic annulus or cusps of the aortic valve Displacement of aortic cusps

Most specific feature of pain in aortic dissection: a) Abruptness of onset b) Location c) Radiation to back d) None of the above

Carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity is taken as the gold standard for measuring aortic stiffness.

Most common complication of EVAR (endovascular aortic repair): a) Aortic rupture b) Device migration c) Endoleak d) Infection

Potential risks of bilateral internal iliac occlusion Bilateral internal iliac occlusion due to a stent graft can result in some potential complications: Gluteal claudication and necrosis in severe

Measures to tackle spinal cord ischemia in TEVAR Spinal cord ischemia manifesting as paraplegia is one of the important complications of TEVAR (Thoracic endovascular aortic repair). Avoiding blockage

An insufficient proximal seal in TEVAR (thoracic endovascular repair) is: a) Type I endoleak b) Type II endoleak c) Type III endoleak d) Type IV endoleak

PET CT in aortic disease Positron emission tomography using fluorodeoxyglucose is useful in detecting areas of high metabolic activity as in case of inflammatory cells and malignant cells.

Blind spot of Trans esophageal echo (TEE) for aortic imaging: a) Proximal ascending aorta b) Distal ascending aorta c) Arch of aorta d) Proximal descending aorta