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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?
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?
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?
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?
In which type of CABG surgery is the heart temporarily stopped, and a heart-lung machine used?
Why are minimally invasive techniques sometimes used in CABG surgery?
Why are minimally invasive techniques sometimes used in CABG surgery?
What does the heart-lung machine do during traditional On-Pump CABG surgery?
What does the heart-lung machine do during traditional On-Pump CABG surgery?
What is the primary difference between on-pump and off-pump CABG surgeries?
What is the primary difference between on-pump and off-pump CABG surgeries?
What role do harvested grafts play in CABG surgery procedures?
What role do harvested grafts play in CABG surgery procedures?
How does off-pump CABG differ from traditional On-Pump CABG?
How does off-pump CABG differ from traditional On-Pump CABG?
What determines the type of CABG surgery performed on a patient?
What determines the type of CABG surgery performed on a patient?
