The Cardiology Intensive Board Review by Cho Leslie & Griffin Brian P

Author:Cho, Leslie & Griffin, Brian P.
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: LWW
Published: 2014-10-16T04:00:00+00:00

Figure 7.1

39.What is the most likely diagnosis?

a.Abscess

b.Baker cyst

c.Popliteal artery aneurysm

d.Enlarged lymph node

e.Lipoma

40.What percentage of patients with a popliteal artery aneurysm have concomitant AAA?

a.10%

b.20%

c.40%

d.50%

e.60%

41.After finding the results illustrated in Figure 7.1 you refer the patient for ultrasound of the abdomen and contralateral popliteal artery. No additional abnormalities are discovered. What is the next appropriate step in his management?

a.The finding is benign and no intervention is indicated.

b.Repeat the ultrasound in 3 months.

c.Repeat the ultrasound in 6 months.

d.Repeat the ultrasound in 1 year.

e.Refer for the repair of the aneurysm.

42.What is the most common complication of untreated, symptomatic popliteal artery aneurysms measuring more than 2.5 cm in greatest dimension?

a.Rupture

b.Thromboembolism

c.Infection

d.No complications

e.Popliteal vein thrombosis

43.During rounds in the telemetry unit you evaluate a 55-year-old woman 1 day after she underwent a left heart catheterization. She complains of right groin pain and swelling at the vascular access site. You order a duplex ultrasound of the right groin. Findings of the ultrasound are illustrated in Figure 7.2A and B. What is your diagnosis?

a.Hematoma

b.Arteriovenous fistula

c.Abscess

d.Pseudoaneurysm

e.Enlarged lymph node

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