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Which diagnostic tool is commonly used to assess the viability of the heart?
Which diagnostic tool is commonly used to assess the viability of the heart?
- Echocardiography
- Radionuclide studies (correct)
- 12-Lead ECG
- Chest X-ray
Which surgical technique involves using a machine to temporarily take over the functions of the heart and lungs during surgery?
Which surgical technique involves using a machine to temporarily take over the functions of the heart and lungs during surgery?
- Minimally Invasive CAB (MIDCAB)
- Cardio-Pulmonary Bypass (CPB) (correct)
- Off-Pump CAB (OPCAB)
- Conventional CABG
Which surgical technique for coronary artery bypass grafting does not require the use of a heart-lung machine?
Which surgical technique for coronary artery bypass grafting does not require the use of a heart-lung machine?
- Minimally Invasive CAB (MIDCAB)
- Cardio-Pulmonary Bypass (CPB)
- Off-Pump CAB (OPCAB) (correct)
- Conventional CABG
What is the name of the surgical procedure used to treat coronary artery disease by creating new routes for blood flow to the heart?
What is the name of the surgical procedure used to treat coronary artery disease by creating new routes for blood flow to the heart?
Which surgical procedure involves using a laser to create channels in the heart muscle to improve blood flow?
Which surgical procedure involves using a laser to create channels in the heart muscle to improve blood flow?