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DVT423-ABW3
Mesentric
Question | Answer |
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The Celiac Artery branches into what 3 arteries? | lt gastric artery, splenic artery, and common hepatic artery |
The SMA/IMA should be _______ resistant "pre-prandial" and _______ resistant "post-prandial" | high, low |
The SMA supplies blood to the | right side of the abdomen/bowel |
The main collateral system for the mesentrics | superior and inferior pancreaticoduodenal arteries |
Where does stenosis usually occur? | at vessel origin |
Typically, how many of the 3 mesentric vessels have to be diseased before symptoms occur? | 2 of the 3 |
How many hours does the patient need to fast before exam? | at least 6 hours |
Interpretation Criteria for mesentrics | 70% stenosis |
If you think that patient is showing elevated velocities in Celiac Artery due to Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome, what should you have the patient do? | Take in a deep breath |
Does Chronic Mesentric ischemia occur more commonly in men or women? | women (40-70 yr of age) |
Signs of Chronic Mesentric Ischemia | -Abdominal pain and cramping after eating -presence of an abdominal bruit -weight loss -sitophobia ( fear of food) -diarrhea |
True or False: Chronic Mesentric Ischemia is a common disorder | False |