Coronary Artery Imaging Techniques
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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?

    <p>Traditional On-Pump CABG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are minimally invasive techniques sometimes used in CABG surgery?

    <p>To minimize trauma and scarring</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pumps blood and oxygenates it outside the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What role do harvested grafts play in CABG surgery procedures?

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

    How does off-pump CABG differ from traditional On-Pump CABG?

    <p>Off-pump CABG requires stopping the heart, while traditional On-Pump CABG keeps it beating.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The extent of coronary artery disease and other factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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