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What is the main indication for emergency Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)?
What is the main indication for emergency Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)?
- Asymptomatic 2-vessel disease
- Non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction with ongoing ischemia that responds to medical therapy (correct)
- Left main stem coronary artery stenosis < 50%
- Disabling angina with a single-vessel disease
What is the preferred type of graft for bridging stenoses in the left anterior descending artery?
What is the preferred type of graft for bridging stenoses in the left anterior descending artery?
- Saphenous vein graft
- Radial artery graft
- Right internal thoracic artery (RITA)
- Internal thoracic artery (internal mammary artery) (correct)
When is Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) indicated for postinfarct angina?
When is Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) indicated for postinfarct angina?
- When there is a single-vessel disease
- When the patient has ongoing ischemia after initial medical therapy (correct)
- Only after failed PCI
- In the absence of left ventricular dysfunction
Which vessel is commonly used for bypass grafting due to its good accessibility and close proximity to the heart?
Which vessel is commonly used for bypass grafting due to its good accessibility and close proximity to the heart?
In which case would Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) be considered an emergency procedure?
In which case would Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) be considered an emergency procedure?
Which vein is considered the first choice in vein bypass grafts for CABG?
Which vein is considered the first choice in vein bypass grafts for CABG?
In which cases is PCI preferred over CABG?
In which cases is PCI preferred over CABG?
What is the treatment for postpericardiotomy syndrome?
What is the treatment for postpericardiotomy syndrome?
What is a complication that might result from sternotomy in cardiac surgery?
What is a complication that might result from sternotomy in cardiac surgery?
In the classification of conditions for procedures, what does Class IIb signify?
In the classification of conditions for procedures, what does Class IIb signify?
