Cardiac Surgery Overview

Questions and Answers

Which chamber of the heart is responsible for delivering deoxygenated blood to the pulmonary system?

Right atrium

Right ventricle (correct)

Left ventricle

Left atrium

What is the primary function of the cardiopulmonary bypass machine during cardiac surgery?

To provide anesthesia

To substitute the heart and lungs temporarily (correct)

To increase cardiac output

To reduce blood loss during surgery

Which of the following structures is NOT a component of the cardiac wall?

Myocardium

Pericardium (correct)

Endocardium

Epicardium

What is the primary purpose of the arterial cannula during cardiopulmonary bypass?

To return oxygenated blood to the circulatory system Signup and view all the answers

Which component of cardiopulmonary bypass is responsible for cooling and warming the patient's blood?

Heat exchanger Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the chest drainage system in postoperative cardiac patients?

To evacuate post-operative blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cardioplegia catheter during cardiac surgery?

To stop the heart from beating Signup and view all the answers

Which valve prevents blood from flowing back into the right atrium from the right ventricle?

Tricuspid valve Signup and view all the answers

What procedural consideration is critical to ensure during cardiac surgery regarding instrumentation?

Double-checking all counts Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary indication for performing an aortocoronary bypass (CABG)?

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of the myocardium?

Muscular layer that contracts to pump blood Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the use of saphenous vein in surgical grafting?

Ideal when multiple grafts are required Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following procedures may include both valve replacement and repair?

Surgical Interventions Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main reasons surgeons use cardiopulmonary bypass during heart surgery?

To allow for heart manipulation without causing ventricular fibrillation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the four valves of the heart is incorrect?

The tricuspid valve is found between the left atrium and the left ventricle. Signup and view all the answers

During weaning off cardiopulmonary bypass, which of the following actions is performed to revive the heart?

Defibrillation if initial measures fail Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the essential components of the perioperative nursing considerations?

Blood replacement Signup and view all the answers

Which component functions to collect blood and remove CO2 in the cardiopulmonary bypass setup?

Venous reservoir Signup and view all the answers

What is one primary advantage of using the Left Internal Mammary Artery (LIMA) for grafting?

It is already attached to the aorta. Signup and view all the answers

Which valve type requires permanent anticoagulant therapy post-operation?

Artificial mechanical valve Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cardioplegia containing potassium during cardiac procedures?

To counteract ischemic acidosis Signup and view all the answers

In which part of the heart is the venous cannula inserted during cardiopulmonary bypass?

Right atrium Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic differentiates veins from arteries?

Veins contain valves to prevent backflow. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a Fogarty clamp during surgery?

To control the flow of blood during procedures. Signup and view all the answers

In endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR), what is the primary purpose of the stent graft?

To support the aorta and repair the aneurysm. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a femoral popliteal bypass procedure?

To re-establish/improve blood flow to the distal leg. Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is used as an anticoagulant to decrease blood clotting ability intra-operatively?

Heparinized saline Signup and view all the answers

What is a major risk associated with an aortic aneurysm?

Rupture of the arterial wall. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding the types of grafts used in surgeries?

Bovine pericardial patches are commonly used as prosthetic grafts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)?

To monitor cardiac electrical activity and deliver defibrillator shocks. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cardiac Surgery Learning Outcomes

Understand heart anatomy and its four chambers (right/left atrium, right/left ventricle).
Recognize the function of heart valves (tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral, aortic).
Identify basic procedural considerations in cardiac surgery: anesthesia, positioning, count, instrumentation, blood replacement, solutions, and sutures.
Comprehend the cardiopulmonary bypass machine (CPB) and its three main units.

Heart Anatomy

Heart is encased in a pericardial sac.
Delivers oxygen-depleted blood to the pulmonary system and oxygen-rich blood to the circulatory system.
Cardiac wall layers include epicardium, myocardium, and endocardium.

Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB)

CPB temporarily substitutes the heart and lungs, allowing for blood diversion and surgical access.
Provides oxygenation to the heart and allows cardiac arrest for surgery.
Main components: arterial cannula (returns oxygenated blood to the aorta), venous cannula (drains deoxygenated blood from the right atrium), and cardioplegia catheter (delivers solutions stopping the heart).

CPB Configuration

Blood is oxygenated and warmed/cooling functions are managed through a heat exchanger.
Venous reservoir collects blood, removes CO2, and oxygenates it.
Weaning off CPB involves rewarming the heart, ending cardioplegia delivery, and possibly defibrillation.

Surgical Interventions

Aortocoronary Bypass (CABG) is the gold standard for treating coronary artery disease, often following myocardial infarction.
CABG involves using grafts to route blood around blocked arteries; common grafts include the internal mammary artery, saphenous vein, and radial artery.

Valve Replacement/Repair

Necessary for conditions like valve stenosis; can involve tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral, or aortic valves.
Options include artificial valves (bioprosthesis or mechanical) with the latter requiring lifelong anticoagulant therapy.

Vascular Surgery Learning Outcomes

Understand anatomy of the vascular system and considerations for vascular surgery procedures.

Vascular Anatomy

Arteries: Thick-walled, elastic blood vessels carrying blood away from the heart, composed of three layers.
Veins: Thin-walled, less elastic vessels returning blood to the heart, equipped with valves to prevent backflow.

Perioperative Considerations in Vascular Surgery

Use of vascular prostheses for bypass and reconstruction to restore blood circulation; can be allografts or autogenous (from the patient).
Medications include heparinized saline (anticoagulant), papaverine (vasodilator), and contrast dye (visualization under fluoroscopy).

Surgical Interventions in Vascular Surgery

Procedures include abdominal aortic aneurysm resection and repair, endovascular repairs, femoral-popliteal bypass, and pacemaker or ICD insertion.
Aneurysms are dilation or weakening of artery walls, often treated with surgical intervention.

Aneurysm Repair Techniques

Open repair involves clamping the aorta, isolating it, cleaning out the aortic sac, and sewing in a graft.
Endovascular repair (EVAR) utilizes a stent-graft delivered via femoral arteries, indicated for high-risk patients.

Pacemaker and ICD Insertion

Pacemakers control abnormal heart rhythms through electrode insertion into heart chambers.
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) monitor and correct life-threatening arrhythmias, providing pacing and defibrillation as necessary.

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This quiz covers essential learning outcomes in cardiac surgery, focusing on the anatomy of the heart and key procedural considerations. It explores the function and components of the cardiopulmonary bypass machine and its critical role during surgery. Test your knowledge on heart anatomy and surgical processes related to cardiac interventions.