Cardio summer revision Flashcards
1
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right coronary artery supplies
A
right atrium and ventricle, inferior part of left ventricle, posterior septal area
2
Q
left coronary artery becomes
A
circumflex and left anterior descending arteries
3
Q
circumflex supplies
A
left atrium, posterior part of left ventricle
4
Q
left anterior descending artery supplies
A
anterior left ventricle, anterior septum
5
Q
cardioplegia
A
causes heart to stop beating- high potassium solution into coronary circulation
6
Q
what is used if arrhythmias occur during a bypass
A
cardioversion or temporary pacing
7
Q
three main options for graft vessels
A
saphenous vein, internal thoracic artery, radial artery
8
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