Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

What is a Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm?

Thoracic aortic aneurysm is a weakening of the upper part of the aorta. What is the Pathology of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm? The pathology of thoracic aortic aneurysm is: -Etiology: The cause of a thoracic aortic aneurysm is advanced age, genetics,…
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

What is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?

An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a permanent localized dilatation of the abdominal aorta. What is the Pathology of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm? The pathology of an abdominal aortic aneurysm is:  -Definition: An abdominal aortic aneurysm is an abnormal dilation or…
Berry Aneurysm

What is the Pathology of Berry Aneurysms?

The pathology of berry aneurysms is: -Etiology: The cause of berry aneurysms is the thickening of the walls of the blood vessels caused by smoking, hypertension, old age over 40 years, and familial inheritance. -Genes involved: Unknown. Pathogenesis: The sequence…
Berry Aneurysm

What are Aneurysms?

Aneurysms are abnormal dilation of blood vessels that are permanent and are caused by weakening or injury to the blood vessels and can be congenital or acquired.  Examples of aneurysms include:  Berry aneurysms Abdominal aortic aneurysmThoracic aortic aneurysm
Atherosclerosis

What is Atherosclerosis?

Atherosclerosis is the hardening and thickening of the large arteries due to the presence of fatty plaques in the arteries. Modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis include diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and smoking. What is the Pathology of Atherosclerosis? The pathology of…
Monckeberg Medial Sclerosis

What is Monckeberg Medial Sclerosis?

Monckeberg medial sclerosis is the calcification of the tunica media of large and medium-sized muscular arteries. What is the Pathology of Monckeberg Medial Sclerosis? The pathology of Monckeberg medial sclerosis is: -Etiology: The cause of Monckeberg medial sclerosis is the…
Arteriosclerosis

What is Arteriosclerosis?

Arteriosclerosis is medically defined as the hardening of the small arteries and the arterioles characterized by arterial wall thickening and loss of elasticity. What is the Pathology of Arteriosclerosis?  The pathology of arteriosclerosis is: -Etiology: The cause of arteriosclerosis is…
Secondary Hypertension

What is Secondary Hypertension?

Secondary hypertension is an increase in blood pressure that is caused by underlying conditions. What is the Pathology of Secondary Hypertension? The pathology of secondary hypertension is: -Etiology: The cause of secondary hypertension may be due to renal diseases, neurologic…
Primary Hypertension

What is Primary Hypertension?

Primary hypertension is a form of high blood pressure that occurs as a result of factors that are not medical related. What is the Pathology of Primary Hypertension? The pathology of primary hypertension is: -Etiology: The cause of primary hypertension…