cardiac sx

Question 1

most common artery used in CABG

Answer 1

left/right internal mammary artery - LIMA

Question 2

3 arteries used as conduits

Answer 2

• L/R internal mammary arteries
• radial artery
• GSV

Question 3

aortic stenosis can result in what type of HF

Answer 3

diastolic dysfunction , late lv failure

Question 4

3 common symptoms of Aortic stenosis

Answer 4

• HF
• SYNCOPE
• ANGINA

Question 5

patients with severe AS will have what type of jet velocity

Answer 5

> 4m/s fast

and higher gradient

Question 6

is there effective medical treatment

Answer 6

NO

Question 7

what is NOT a contraindication to surgery for AS

Answer 7

AGE

Question 8

If your LV function is reduced and you are asymptomatic

Answer 8

you can get aortic valve replacement

Question 9

anyone with symptoms and severe AS should

Answer 9

have surgery

Question 10

any patient undergoing cardiac surgery with moderate or severe AS should

Answer 10

have sx

Question 11

which patients are suitable for TAVI

Answer 11

expectation of a good quality of life
high surgical risk
symptoms due to aortic stenosis

Question 12

baloon valvuloplasty will improve

Answer 12

symptoms but not prognosis