Ischaemic Heart Disease - Coronary Revascularisation Flashcards
1
Q
What were complications of CABG?
A
AF Infection Cognitive impairment Renal failure Failure to recover Death Stroke MI. Slide 17
2
Q
What would lead to a patient getting an angiography?
A
Severe symptoms and high risk
Slide 24
3
Q
What makes a patient suitable for revascularisation?
A
Co-morbidities Multi-vessel disease Diabetes Left main disease Slide 48
4
Q
What are pros and cons for using the radial artery for catheterisation?
A
Dual blood supply to hand
Superficial
Compressible if needed to stop bleeding
However, smaller and can be prone to spasm. Slide 49
5
Q
What is a STEMI and how is it treated?
A
ST elevated myocardial infarction.
Teated by PCI.
Slide 79
6
Q
What is PCI?
A
The combination of:
Drugs to prevent clotting
Angioplasty
Stenting. Slide 23
7
Q
How is Acute coronary syndrome treated?
A
Angiography with a view of revascularisation. Slide 79
8
Q
How is chronic stable angina treated?
A
Revascularisation for severe symptoms or high risk. Slide 79
