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Card 6

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Is AAA a true or false aneurysm?

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Card 7

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How would an AAA rupture present? (surgical emergency)

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Card 8

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What are some risk factors for AAA rupture?

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Card 9

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When would you elect to monitor an AAA rather than use surgical intervention?

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Card 10

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When would you choose to use a surgical intervention for AAA?rather than monitoring.

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Card 11

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AAA should always be in your mind for any patient >__ yrs presenting with 'renal colic' -like pain

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Card 12

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What are some differential diagnoses for AAA?

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Card 13

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What is thoracic aortic dissection? (Which layers of the arterial wall does it involve?

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Card 14

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Describe the signs and symptoms of thoracic aortic dissection

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Card 15

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What is the difference between Type A and Type B aortic dissection and what is more common?

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