5 Questions
What alternative surgery is suggested for patients who fail to undergo CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)?
Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization (TMLR)
Which surgical procedure uses a special CO2 laser?
Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization (TMLR)
What does TMLR stand for?
Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization
Which of these is not a viable alternative to CABG for patients in the text?
Valvuloplasty
Which procedure is also known as TMR?
Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization (TMLR)
Study Notes
Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization (TMLR)
- TMLR is a surgical alternative to Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) for patients who fail to undergo CABG.
- TMLR uses a special CO2 laser in the surgical procedure.
- TMLR stands for Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization.
- Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) is not a viable alternative to CABG for patients in the text.
- TMLR is also known as Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR).
Explore alternatives to Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) including Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization (TMR) and other surgical procedures. This quiz delves into the world of cardiothoracic surgery.
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