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Coronary Artery Imaging Techniques

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What is the primary reason for preferring the internal mammary artery as a conduit for grafting to the LAD coronary artery?

Faster recovery post-surgery

Lower cost compared to other conduits

Excellent long-term results and survival benefits (correct)

Decreased risk of infection

During CABG surgery, what is the purpose of creating bypasses with conduits?

To connect the blocked or narrowed coronary arteries

To stop the heart from beating

To provide alternative routes for blood to reach the heart muscle (correct)

To remove plaque from the arteries

What determines the choice of conduits for CABG surgery?

The patient's age

The surgeon's preference

The cost of the surgery

The patient's unique circumstances (correct)

In which type of CABG surgery is the heart temporarily stopped, and a heart-lung machine used?

Traditional On-Pump CABG Signup and view all the answers

Why are minimally invasive techniques sometimes used in CABG surgery?

To minimize trauma and scarring Signup and view all the answers

What does the heart-lung machine do during traditional On-Pump CABG surgery?

Pumps blood and oxygenates it outside the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between on-pump and off-pump CABG surgeries?

The requirement for a heart-lung machine during surgery Signup and view all the answers

What role do harvested grafts play in CABG surgery procedures?

They are used to create bypasses around blocked or narrowed arteries Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What determines the type of CABG surgery performed on a patient?

The extent of coronary artery disease and other factors Signup and view all the answers