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| What are the branches of the celiac axis? |
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| common hepatic artery,left gastric artery, and splenic artery |
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| An aortic diameter exceeding __cm is a surgical emergency. |
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True or False
95% of AAA's are suprarenal. |
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| Pseudoaneurysms have what characteristic flow? |
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| To and fro flow/ swirling |
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| Which vein courses between the aorta and SMA? |
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| The ____ gonadal vein empties directly into the IVC. |
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| Portal veins and hepatic arteries have ______ flow, hepatic veins have ______ flow. |
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| More than ___ mm between the aorta and SMA may be indicative of pathology. |
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| Which artery courses posterior to the IVC? |
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| What is the term when arterial walls loose elasticity and become hardened? |
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