Surgical Aspects of Cardiac Diseases (Part 1)

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the percentage of co-dominance in coronary artery bypass surgery?

  • 10%
  • 5% (correct)
  • 20%
  • 15%

What is the primary cause of ischemic heart diseases?

  • Hypercholesterolemia
  • Hypertension
  • Atherosclerosis (correct)
  • Valvular heart disease

What is the title of the theoretical reference book used in the course?

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery: A Guide
  • Surgical Aspects of Cardiac Diseases
  • Browse's Introduction to Surgical Diseases
  • Bailey and Love's Short Practice of Surgery (correct)

What percentage of coronary artery bypass surgery is associated with RCA dominance?

<p>90% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the professor teaching the course on surgical aspects of cardiac diseases?

<p>Wadhah Mahbuba (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the principal symptoms of ischemic heart diseases?

<p>Chest pain, breathlessness, fatigue, peripheral oedema, palpitations, and syncope (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of assessing the severity of symptoms in patients with cardiovascular disease?

<p>To evaluate the impact on everyday activities and quality of life (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following non-invasive investigations can aid in both diagnosis and prognosis of cardiovascular disease?

<p>Positron emission tomography (PET) and cardiac MRI (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor to consider when deciding to offer CABG to a patient?

<p>The balance between expected benefit and potential risks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of heart valves in the cardiac system?

<p>To maintain pressure gradients between cardiac chambers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication of prosthetic valve dysfunction?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is pericardial effusion?

<p>Fluid accumulation in the pericardial space (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Open
Browser
Browser