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elizabeth18

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Pain associated with a dissecting thoracic aortic aneurysm is commonly described as:
 
  A. Retrosternal crushing and squeezing
  B. Chest stabbing and sharp
  C. Ripping and tearing in the chest or thoracic back
  D. Worse with inspiration

Question 2

Your patient has suffered an inferior wall myocardial infarction. This is most commonly due to an obstruction in the:
 
  A. Posterior branch of the right coronary artery
  B. Circumflex branch of the left coronary artery
  C. Right main coronary artery
  D. Left main coronary artery


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Aortic aneurysms are often asymptomatic. However, in a dissecting aortic aneurysm , symptoms are often described as tearing or ripping in the chest, back, or abdomen.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Blockage in the right coronary artery (RCA) results in damage to the posterior/inferior area of the heart. The left main coronary artery (LCA) branches off to the left anterior descending artery (LAD) and the left circumflex artery (LCX). A highly stenotic LCA or proximal LAD can cause significant heart damage and is often termed the widow maker. Blockage in the LAD results in damage to the anterior portion of the heart. Blockage in the circumflex branch artery (CFX) results in damage to the posterior and lateral areas.


elizabeth18

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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