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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of patients who would have limited value in cardiac function assessment?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of patients who would have limited value in cardiac function assessment?
- Stable cardiac function
- Cardiac function is unstable
- Cardiac function cannot be assessed (correct)
- Able to be assessed clinically
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Revised Cardiac Risk Index as described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Revised Cardiac Risk Index as described in the text?
- Insulin-dependent diabetes
- Preoperative serum creatinine > 3.0 mg/dl (correct)
- Ischemic heart disease
- Congestive heart failure
According to the ACC/AHA guidelines mentioned in the text, which of the following is the recommended non-invasive cardiac testing method for patients who are unable to exercise?
According to the ACC/AHA guidelines mentioned in the text, which of the following is the recommended non-invasive cardiac testing method for patients who are unable to exercise?
- Stress Echo
- Stress ECG
- Positron emission tomography
- Dipyridamole-thallium scintigraphy (correct)
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a preoperative cardiac intervention option?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a preoperative cardiac intervention option?
Which of the following is the recommended timeframe for initiating statin therapy prior to surgery?
Which of the following is the recommended timeframe for initiating statin therapy prior to surgery?
Which of the following is the recommended class of evidence for the use of calcium channel blockers in the perioperative period?
Which of the following is the recommended class of evidence for the use of calcium channel blockers in the perioperative period?
Which of the following statements about the coronary arterial system is correct?
Which of the following statements about the coronary arterial system is correct?
In the context of coronary circulation, what is meant by 'dominance'?
In the context of coronary circulation, what is meant by 'dominance'?
Which of the following structures is typically supplied by the right coronary artery?
Which of the following structures is typically supplied by the right coronary artery?
What is the approximate ratio of myocardial capillary blood vessels to myofibrils in the coronary microcirculation?
What is the approximate ratio of myocardial capillary blood vessels to myofibrils in the coronary microcirculation?
What is the primary function of the collateral circulation in the coronary arterial system?
What is the primary function of the collateral circulation in the coronary arterial system?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the coronary venous system?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the coronary venous system?
Why is Atracurium associated with histamine release?
Why is Atracurium associated with histamine release?
Which monitoring method is considered the gold standard for intraoperative diagnosis of ischemia?
Which monitoring method is considered the gold standard for intraoperative diagnosis of ischemia?
What is a major disadvantage of using pulmonary artery occlusion pressure as a monitoring tool?
What is a major disadvantage of using pulmonary artery occlusion pressure as a monitoring tool?
How should hypotension be managed during surgery in the presence of ischemia?
How should hypotension be managed during surgery in the presence of ischemia?
What are some specific concerns in the postoperative management of patients with increased potential for myocardial ischemia?
What are some specific concerns in the postoperative management of patients with increased potential for myocardial ischemia?
Why may a transplanted heart show higher than normal resting heart rate and lack sympathetic response to laryngoscopy?
Why may a transplanted heart show higher than normal resting heart rate and lack sympathetic response to laryngoscopy?
Which of the following statements regarding preoperative evaluation of cardiac patients is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding preoperative evaluation of cardiac patients is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding preoperative medication management is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding preoperative medication management is correct?
Which of the following is an essential component of the preoperative physical exam for cardiac patients?
Which of the following is an essential component of the preoperative physical exam for cardiac patients?
Which of the following statements regarding preoperative testing for cardiac patients is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding preoperative testing for cardiac patients is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding preoperative medication management for cardiac patients is incorrect?
Which of the following statements regarding preoperative medication management for cardiac patients is incorrect?
Which of the following findings during the preoperative physical exam would be of particular concern for a cardiac patient undergoing surgery?
Which of the following findings during the preoperative physical exam would be of particular concern for a cardiac patient undergoing surgery?
Which of the following is true regarding the coronary venous system?
Which of the following is true regarding the coronary venous system?
Which of the following factors does not directly affect left ventricular blood flow?
Which of the following factors does not directly affect left ventricular blood flow?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the effects of extravascular compression on coronary blood flow?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the effects of extravascular compression on coronary blood flow?
Which of the following factors does not further compromise subendocardial blood flow?
Which of the following factors does not further compromise subendocardial blood flow?
Which of the following is not a major determinant of myocardial oxygen consumption?
Which of the following is not a major determinant of myocardial oxygen consumption?
Which of the following statements about metabolic control of coronary blood flow is accurate?
Which of the following statements about metabolic control of coronary blood flow is accurate?
Which of the following statements about neural control of coronary blood flow is accurate?
Which of the following statements about neural control of coronary blood flow is accurate?
Which of the following statements about atherosclerosis is accurate?
Which of the following statements about atherosclerosis is accurate?
Which of the following statements about acute coronary syndromes is accurate?
Which of the following statements about acute coronary syndromes is accurate?