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Category: Surgery--->Thoracic Aneurysms and Aortic Dissection
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The most common cause of death in patients with type IV Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is:

A. Myocardial infarction
B. Aortic dissection
C. Ruptured visceral artery
D. Pulmonary emboli


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The most common presenting symptom in patients with an ascending thoracic aneurysm is:

A. Anterior chest pain
B. Posterior chest pain
C. Aortic valve insufficiency
D. Sudden death


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Endoleaks:

A. Type I and type IV generally require early and aggressive intervention
B. Are uncommon
C. Can occur during the initial procedure or over time
D. Are benign


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The most useful imaging study for thoracic aneurysms is:

A. Echocardiography
B. Computed tomography (CT) scan
C. Magnetic resonance angiography
D. Aortography


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A patient with Marfan syndrome who has undergone "aortic surgery" most likely had:

A. Aortic valve annuloplasty (annular plication)
B. Aortic root replacement (valve and ascending aorta)
C. Total arch replacement with reattachment of the brachiocephalic branches
D. Elephant trunk repair of thoracic aneurysm




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