Sheeza Basharat10 months ago

Aneurysms

– What is it? – Balloon-like bulging of an artery due to an area of weakness on the vessel wall Potential locations: Aorta, brain, spleen, intestine Risk factors: atherosclerosis, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, smoking GOAL: Avoid rupture Where would you place your stethoscope to assess for a bruit? *A bruit is a swishing sound that indicates unstable blood flow in the aneurysm