Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

DVT398-AG1

USIDMS Extracranial Carotid

QuestionAnswer
What are the three causes of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)? Embolism, thrombosis, and hemorrhage
The right common carotid artery originates from the right _____ artery. Brachiocephalic
The brain is supplied directly by the right and left common carotid artery and the right and left ____ artery. Vertebral
What is the first branch of the external carotid artery? Superior thyroid artery
The external carotid artery is ____ reisistance, and the internal carotid artery is ____ resistance. ECA-high resistance; ICA-low resistance
70% of all strokes are ____, and the other 30% are ____. 70%-ischemic; 30%-hemorrhagic
Unless patients are experiencing symptoms, carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is not considered until __% stenosis. 70%
What is the most common location for atherosclerosis? Bifurcation
Patients with Marfan's syndrome are predisposed to what type of aneurysm? Dissecting
TRUE/FALSE? Paragangliomas are common, highly vascular neck masses that form in the carotid body. FALSE-paragangliomas are RARE!
Created by: amgilles2
Popular Sonography sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards