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surgery question - calidoc4u
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06-25-2010, 05:51 AM
A 75-year-old male undergoes an abdominal CT looking for liver metastases from a known colonic adenoma. On the CT a 4.9 cm abdominal aortic aneurysm(AAA). Which of the following risk factors is NOT a contributor to this pt's AAA?
a) His age. b) Hypercholesterolemia. c) Diabetes. d) Smoking. e) Hypertension.
06-25-2010, 09:16 AM
i guess its E......bt age is of course sure shot is a contributor because usg is recommended in all patients above age 65 and smoking history for screening so age is definitely a contributor wat i think.
06-25-2010, 09:32 AM
its C
The exact cause is unknown, but risk factors for developing an aortic aneurysm include: Smoking High blood pressure High cholesterol Male gender Emphysema Genetic factors Obesity An abdominal aortic aneurysm can develop in anyone, but is most often seen in males over 60 who have one or more risk factors. The larger the aneurysm, the more likely it is to rupture and break open.
06-25-2010, 09:53 AM
thanks michael
sorry i was away. yeah c is the answer |
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