Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
Summer 7-22-2018
Document Type
Project
Course Number
Nurs 5330
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
Dr. Chovan
Keywords
Aorta, Aneurysms, Thoracic, Abdominal, Pathophysiology
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
An aortic aneurysm is an abnormal bulge that occurs in the wall of the major blood vessel (aorta) that carries blood from your heart to your body. Aortic aneurysms can occur anywhere in your aorta and may be tube-shaped (fusiform) or round (saccular). This poster is about the pathophysiology of how these abnormal bulges occur. It also covers the significance of the pathophysiology along with the clinical picture of what to expect if an individual experiences these mechanisms behind the pathophysiology.
Recommended Citation
Cowles, Trevor, "Aortic Aneurysms" (2018). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 273.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/273