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What is the preferred beta-blocker for perioperative use based on the text?
What is the preferred beta-blocker for perioperative use based on the text?
When should beta-blockade ideally be introduced before surgery? (2 answers)
When should beta-blockade ideally be introduced before surgery? (2 answers)
What is the recommended heart rate range to titrate beta-blockers to before surgery?
What is the recommended heart rate range to titrate beta-blockers to before surgery?
Which cardiac condition would prompt the consideration of introducing beta-blockade according to the 2009 guidelines?
Which cardiac condition would prompt the consideration of introducing beta-blockade according to the 2009 guidelines?
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What are the probable causes of the generalized inflammatory disorder of the arterial tree mentioned in the text?
What are the probable causes of the generalized inflammatory disorder of the arterial tree mentioned in the text?
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What is a major predisposing risk factor for atherosclerosis mentioned in the text?
What is a major predisposing risk factor for atherosclerosis mentioned in the text?
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Which condition is associated with peripheral arterial disease according to the text?
Which condition is associated with peripheral arterial disease according to the text?
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What factor can lead to the progression of fatty streaks in atherosclerosis?
What factor can lead to the progression of fatty streaks in atherosclerosis?
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Which component is associated with hypercoagulability leading to thrombosis in the pathophysiology mentioned?
Which component is associated with hypercoagulability leading to thrombosis in the pathophysiology mentioned?
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Which beta-blocker shows the most benefit in perioperative settings?
Which beta-blocker shows the most benefit in perioperative settings?
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Which drug is recommended for typical preoperative treatment 7-30 days before surgery?
Which drug is recommended for typical preoperative treatment 7-30 days before surgery?
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Which condition does Clonidine help reduce in vascular surgery patients?
Which condition does Clonidine help reduce in vascular surgery patients?
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What is the suggested duration for DAPT following stent placement with a drug-eluting stent (1st generation)?
What is the suggested duration for DAPT following stent placement with a drug-eluting stent (1st generation)?
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Which therapy has shown a significant reduction in mortality perioperatively with vascular surgery?
Which therapy has shown a significant reduction in mortality perioperatively with vascular surgery?
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What does the CARP trial suggest regarding coronary revascularization before vascular surgery?
What does the CARP trial suggest regarding coronary revascularization before vascular surgery?
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'DeBakey Type I' and 'Stanford Type A' are classifications related to which condition?
'DeBakey Type I' and 'Stanford Type A' are classifications related to which condition?
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'Marfan's syndrome' and 'Ehlers-Danlos syndrome' are genetic predispositions to which condition?
'Marfan's syndrome' and 'Ehlers-Danlos syndrome' are genetic predispositions to which condition?
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Which cardiovascular variable experiences the highest percentage change by level of aortic occlusion?
Which cardiovascular variable experiences the highest percentage change by level of aortic occlusion?
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What is a crucial factor to consider when determining if asymptomatic patients should undergo carotid endarterectomy?
What is a crucial factor to consider when determining if asymptomatic patients should undergo carotid endarterectomy?
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What is a significant benefit observed in cases where regional anesthesia was used for carotid endarterectomy? (2 answers)
What is a significant benefit observed in cases where regional anesthesia was used for carotid endarterectomy? (2 answers)
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Why should maintenance of anesthesia during carotid endarterectomy be kept at a 'light' level?
Why should maintenance of anesthesia during carotid endarterectomy be kept at a 'light' level?
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What is the likely consequence of aortic clamping on hemodynamics?
What is the likely consequence of aortic clamping on hemodynamics?
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Why is pharmacologic reduction in preload and afterload not recommended during aortic clamping?
Why is pharmacologic reduction in preload and afterload not recommended during aortic clamping?
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What is a potential complication of resecting or excluding the Artery of Adamkiewicz during aortic cross-clamping?
What is a potential complication of resecting or excluding the Artery of Adamkiewicz during aortic cross-clamping?
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In thoracic aortic aneurysm, what symptom is directly associated with compression of the trachea?
In thoracic aortic aneurysm, what symptom is directly associated with compression of the trachea?
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What is an indication for elective surgery in abdominal aortic aneurysm?
What is an indication for elective surgery in abdominal aortic aneurysm?
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What is the classic triad of symptoms seen in ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm?
What is the classic triad of symptoms seen in ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm?
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What are common signs and symptoms of peripheral arterial disease?
What are common signs and symptoms of peripheral arterial disease?
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Which action is advantageous with regional anesthesia in the management of peripheral arterial disease?
Which action is advantageous with regional anesthesia in the management of peripheral arterial disease?
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Carotid endarterectomy is more effective in reducing stroke in asymptomatic patients compared to symptomatic patients.
Carotid endarterectomy is more effective in reducing stroke in asymptomatic patients compared to symptomatic patients.
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Regional anesthesia for carotid endarterectomy results in a higher incidence of stroke compared to general anesthesia.
Regional anesthesia for carotid endarterectomy results in a higher incidence of stroke compared to general anesthesia.
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Carotid endarterectomy correlates include age, diabetes, and history of stroke among others.
Carotid endarterectomy correlates include age, diabetes, and history of stroke among others.
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The composite incidence of stroke, death, or cardiac event is lower in cases where carotid endarterectomy is done using regional anesthesia.
The composite incidence of stroke, death, or cardiac event is lower in cases where carotid endarterectomy is done using regional anesthesia.
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Postoperative hypertension after carotid endarterectomy increases the potential for bleeding.
Postoperative hypertension after carotid endarterectomy increases the potential for bleeding.
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