Surgical Aspects of Cardiac Diseases (Part 1)
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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%</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</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common complication of prosthetic valve dysfunction?

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

    What is pericardial effusion?

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

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