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Cardiovascular Week 4 2016/17 > 4: Ischaemic heart disease - coronary revascularisation > Flashcards

4: Ischaemic heart disease - coronary revascularisation Flashcards

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What is coronary revascularisation?

A

Interventions which bypass a blocked area of coronary artery to supply it with blood (e.g coronary artery bypass surgery)

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Which artery and vein are used to perform a coronary artery bypass procedure?

A

Internal mammary artery

Long saphenous vein

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What does PCI stand for?

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Percutaneous coronary intervention

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Bypass is one form of PCI - what is the other?

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Stenting

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Cardiovascular Week 4 2016/17 (7 decks)

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