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Artery Structures
Artery Structures
Tunica externa-Outer layer consisting of connective tissue.
Tunica media-Middle and thickest layer consisting of elastic fibers and smooth muscle fibers.
Tunica intima-The Inner layer is composed of a lining of endothelium.
Arterioles-Smaller Arteries.
Angioplasty
Angioplasty
The dilation of the arterial wall with a balloon catheter or mesh stent.
Carotid Endarterectomy
Carotid Endarterectomy
The surgical removal of plaque from the carotid artery causing carotid stenosis.
Femoropopliteal Bypass
Femoropopliteal Bypass
A procedure that reroutes blood flow from the femoral artery to the popliteal artery.
Aortofemoral Bypass
Aortofemoral Bypass
A procedure that reroutes blood flow from the aorta to the lower extremity vessels.
Arteriovenous Fistula and Shunt
Arteriovenous Fistula and Shunt
A surgical procedure involves anastomosing an artery with a vein to create a shunt.
Embolectomy
Embolectomy
Thrombectomy
Thrombectomy
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm with Graft
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm with Graft
Resource list
Frey, K. B. (2018). Surgical Technology For The Surgical Technologist (5th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Tortora, G. J., & Derrickson, B. (2006). Principles Of Anatomy And Physiology (11th ed.). John Wiley & Sons INC.
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