10 Questions
What is the primary reason for preferring the internal mammary artery as a conduit for grafting to the LAD coronary artery?
Excellent long-term results and survival benefits
During CABG surgery, what is the purpose of creating bypasses with conduits?
To provide alternative routes for blood to reach the heart muscle
What determines the choice of conduits for CABG surgery?
The patient's unique circumstances
In which type of CABG surgery is the heart temporarily stopped, and a heart-lung machine used?
Traditional On-Pump CABG
Why are minimally invasive techniques sometimes used in CABG surgery?
To minimize trauma and scarring
What does the heart-lung machine do during traditional On-Pump CABG surgery?
Pumps blood and oxygenates it outside the body
What is the primary difference between on-pump and off-pump CABG surgeries?
The requirement for a heart-lung machine during surgery
What role do harvested grafts play in CABG surgery procedures?
They are used to create bypasses around blocked or narrowed arteries
How does off-pump CABG differ from traditional On-Pump CABG?
Off-pump CABG requires stopping the heart, while traditional On-Pump CABG keeps it beating.
What determines the type of CABG surgery performed on a patient?
The extent of coronary artery disease and other factors
This quiz covers different procedures used to visualize and assess the coronary arteries, such as Coronary Angiography, Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR), CT Angiography, and Blood Tests. Test your knowledge on these imaging techniques!
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