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What is the primary cause of coronary artery disease (CAD) according to the text?
What is the primary cause of coronary artery disease (CAD) according to the text?
- Narrowing of the coronary arteries by fatty material accumulation (correct)
- Genetic predisposition to heart diseases
- Accumulation of cholesterol in the blood vessels
- Inflammation of the heart muscle
Which blood vessels are commonly used as grafts in bypass procedures for blocked coronary arteries?
Which blood vessels are commonly used as grafts in bypass procedures for blocked coronary arteries?
- Coronary arteries
- Veins from the legs (correct)
- Pulmonary arteries
- Arteries from the brain
In coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery, how is blood rerouted around the blocked portion of the artery?
In coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery, how is blood rerouted around the blocked portion of the artery?
- By attaching one end of a graft above the blockage and the other end below it (correct)
- By using medications to dissolve the blockage
- By inserting stents in the narrowed artery
- By widening the narrowed artery using a balloon angioplasty
What does a cardiopulmonary bypass machine do during CABG surgery?
What does a cardiopulmonary bypass machine do during CABG surgery?
Why is the sternum cut in half and spread apart during CABG surgery?
Why is the sternum cut in half and spread apart during CABG surgery?
What is a common complication associated with CAD that may necessitate CABG surgery?
What is a common complication associated with CAD that may necessitate CABG surgery?
What is the main role of insulin in the body?
What is the main role of insulin in the body?
Why do patients with type 1 diabetes require external insulin for survival?
Why do patients with type 1 diabetes require external insulin for survival?
What is the primary purpose of administering low-dose aspirin to patients?
What is the primary purpose of administering low-dose aspirin to patients?
Which drug is primarily used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure?
Which drug is primarily used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure?
What cardiac issue is associated with morbid obesity?
What cardiac issue is associated with morbid obesity?
Why is an adenosine perfusion study preferred over a stress treadmill for assessing cardiac function?
Why is an adenosine perfusion study preferred over a stress treadmill for assessing cardiac function?
What is the main side effect associated with high dosages of aspirin?
What is the main side effect associated with high dosages of aspirin?
In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, why may some eventually require insulin therapy?
In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, why may some eventually require insulin therapy?
What is a concern regarding gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) when it comes to transesophageal echocardiography?
What is a concern regarding gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) when it comes to transesophageal echocardiography?
Why is aortic atherosclerotic disease considered a contraindication for a three-vessel bypass using a MIDCABG technique?
Why is aortic atherosclerotic disease considered a contraindication for a three-vessel bypass using a MIDCABG technique?
What are the advantages of placing a thoracic epidural as an adjunct to general anesthesia?
What are the advantages of placing a thoracic epidural as an adjunct to general anesthesia?
Why is avoiding cardiopulmonary bypass seen as advantageous in certain cardiac procedures?
Why is avoiding cardiopulmonary bypass seen as advantageous in certain cardiac procedures?
How does gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) relate to its consideration as a contraindication for transesophageal echocardiography?
How does gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) relate to its consideration as a contraindication for transesophageal echocardiography?
What is a major advantage associated with minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MIDCABG)?
What is a major advantage associated with minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MIDCABG)?
Which of the following is a disadvantage associated with minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MIDCABG)?
Which of the following is a disadvantage associated with minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MIDCABG)?
What is one of the most significant postoperative complications for a patient with diabetes and obesity after median sternotomy?
What is one of the most significant postoperative complications for a patient with diabetes and obesity after median sternotomy?
What can occur if ischemia caused by stabilizing sutures or reperfusion arrhythmias caused by releasing sutures progresses to ventricular fibrillation during surgery with a small thoracotomy?
What can occur if ischemia caused by stabilizing sutures or reperfusion arrhythmias caused by releasing sutures progresses to ventricular fibrillation during surgery with a small thoracotomy?
Why is cardiopulmonary bypass not used in minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MIDCABG)?
Why is cardiopulmonary bypass not used in minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MIDCABG)?
