Cardiac surgery Flashcards
1
Q
Mechanical valves +/-
A
Durable and last long
Lifetime anti-coagulation due to high thromboembolism risk
IE risk
2
Q
Xenograft valves +/-
A
Less durable + need replacement after 8-10yrs
No anticoagulation needed
3
Q
What are homografts
A
Cadaveric valves
4
Q
Homografts +/-
A
Useful in young pt with infected valves
5
Q
When to consider cardiac transplant
A
When disease severely affecting QoL + survival <6-12mths
6
Q
Surgery for aortic dissection/ aneurysm
A
Aortic root surgery, replacement or repair
