CABG Flashcards
1
Q
def
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coronary artery bypass graft
diverts blood around the narrowed arteries to improve blood flow + oxygen supply to the heart
uses vessels from the leg commonly
2
Q
indications
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1 triple coronary vessel disease
2 left main stem coronary artery disease
3 two coronary vessel disease with proximal anterior descending lesion
3
Q
complications
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1 stroke 2 MI 3 temporary conduction abnormalities + arrythmias (AF) 4 pericardial effusion/tamponade 5 death
