common procedures

Question 1

What is a MAZE procedure and what is it used for

Question 2

What is a CABG used for

Answer 2

Severe coronary artery disease

Question 3

What vessels are usually used in a CABG

Answer 3

• internal thoracic or mammary arteries are commonly used
• Saphenous veins

Question 4

What is a Bentall procedure

Answer 4

surgery used to replace the aortic valve, aortic root, and a portion of the ascending aorta with a composite graft, often performed to treat aneurysms or aortic dissection involving these structure

Question 5

What is a MAZE procedure and when is it used

Answer 5

A surgical ablation used in those with persistent / paroxysmal AF