CABG

Question 1

What are relative contraindications for CABG?

Answer 1

Lack of adequate conduit, Coronary artery distal to stenosis <1-1.5, Severe aortic sclerosis, severe LV dysfunction, coexisting pulm, renal, carotid, and PVD Increase risk.

Question 2

What is the most common Dysrhythmia post CABG? How common is it and when is it’s peak prevalence?

Answer 2

Atrial dysryhthmias occuring in 20-40% of patients and with peak prevalence at 3-5 days post-op.