Chapter 82, 83

Question 1

Diameter of the balloon in Invasive Management of CoA

Answer 1

The diameter of the implanted balloon should not be larger than that of the surrounding aorta or 3.5 times the narrowest dimension

Question 2

Amplatzer Septal Occluder device component that are designed to stimulate endothelialization

Answer 2

The Dacron patches are designed to stimulate endothelialization.

The right atrial disc being larger than the left atrial disc

Question 3

What method is used for device sizing for ASD device closure?

Answer 3

stop flow method

Question 4

Trial for the recommendation of closure of a PFO among adults with a history of a cryptogenic ischemic stroke

Answer 4

RESPECT

was associated with a lower rate of recurrent ischemic strokes than medical therapy alone during extended follow-up

Question 5

Reason for the stenosis in Pulmonic Stenosis

Answer 5

the stenosis is due to fusion of commissures with normal valve leaflets leading to “doming” of the valve leaflets, but rarely due to dysplastic leaflets

Question 6

2 pulmonary valve systems

Answer 6

Melody Valve
SAPIEN Valve

Question 7

way to minimize stent fracture of a Melody device in PV replacement

Answer 7

RVOT stenting

routinely performed prior to valve deployment to prevent stent fractures of the Melody valve frame

Question 8

Successful balloon valvuloplasty can usually be achieved using____, with ____ pressure inflation

Answer 8

Compliant balloon
low pressure inflation

Successful balloon valvuloplasty can usually be achieved with low pressure inflation of a compliant balloon. In patients with large annulus, double balloons can be used to achieve adequate dilation

Question 9

Treatment of choice for CTEPH

Answer 9

Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy is the most effective and durable therapy