Aortic Aneurysms: Types And Management Approaches
Author: Jassin M. Jouria, MD
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Jassin M. Jouria, MD
Jassin M. Jouria is a medical doctor, professor of academic medicine, and medical author. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine and has completed his clinical clerkship training in various teaching hospitals throughout New York, including King’s County Hospital Center and Brookdale Medical Center, among others. Dr. Jouria has served as a test prep tutor and instructor for Kaplan. He has developed several medical courses and curricula for a variety of educational institutions. Dr. Jouria has also served on multiple levels in the academic field including faculty member and Department Chair. Dr. Jouria continues to serves as a Subject Matter Expert for several continuing education organizations covering multiple basic medical sciences.
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Course Summary
Although not all aneurysms pose a problem, they can be a risk factor for other issues, including blood clots, pain, and aneurysm rupture, which is almost always fatal without immediate medical treatment. It is imperative that medical professionals are able to recognize those individuals with high risk factors and provide adequate screening, as well as to quickly and effectively diagnose ruptures to reduce the likelihood of mortality. The various types of aneurysms, diagnostic measures and interventions are discussed.
Course Format
Homestudy
Course Syllabus
- I. Introduction
- The Aorta
- Aneurysm
- Locations of Aneurysms
- Causes Of Aortic Aneurysms
- Trauma
- Infection
- Intrinsic Abnormality
- Symptoms Of An Aortic Aneurysm
- Mass
- Bruit
- Pain
- “Cold Foot”
- Fever
- Weight Loss
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Diagnosis Of An Aneurysm
- Ultrasound
- Computed Tomography
- Aortography
- Risk Factors Of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
- Smoking
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Hypertension
- Vascular Disease
- Marfan Syndrome
- Syphilis
- Prevention And Screening
- Management Of An Aortic Aneurysm
- Complication Factors And Mortality Rate
- Summary