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Definition
| Weak spots in the walls of arteries |
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Definition
| The artery to rupture causing severe bleeding in the brain |
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Term
| Which nerve can an aneurysm press on to show symptoms? |
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Definition
| Optic chiasma or Optic nerve |
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| If ruptured what are the symptoms of an aneurysm? |
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Definition
| Meningeal irritation, focal signs of cerebral damage and uniformly bloody spinal fluid |
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Term
| Where are brain aneurysms typically found? |
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Definition
| Bifurcation in the arteries of the Circle of Willis |
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Term
True or False?
More than 30% of aneurysms occur in the carotid circulation? |
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Definition
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| What is the goal of surgical treatment for an aneurysm? |
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Definition
| Isolate the aneurysm from the parent vessel |
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Term
| What is separated by the Sylvian Fissure? |
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Definition
| Frontal and Temporal Lobes |
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Term
| What are brain spoon secured to? |
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Definition
| Leyla-Yasargil or Greenberg Self-Retaining Retractor |
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Term
| What is used to prevent vasospasms? |
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Definition
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Term
| Can an aneurysms clip that's been opened be used again? |
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Definition
| No. Once opened it cannot be used again |
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Term
| What is used to perform an intraoperative angiogram? |
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Definition
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Term
What can be used to fix an aneurysm besides clips?
A. Polymethyl
B. Methacrylate
C. Mesh Gauze
D. All the above |
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Definition
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Term
True or False?
Aneurysms often occur one at a time? |
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Definition
| False. They often occur in multiples |
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Term
| What test will reveal the exact size and location of the aneurysm? |
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Definition
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