Valvular Heart Disease - Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
What are the surgical techniques available for the treatment of ischaemic heart
disease?
A
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (symptomatic and prognostic)
2
Q
Explain the potential complications of surgery
A
- Cardiac tamponade
- Death
- Stroke
3
Q
Describe briefly the surgical procedures for the complications of ischaemic heart
disease
A
sternotomy
4
Q
List those valvular defects which are amenable to surgery
A
5
Q
What are the indications for valve replacement
A
6
Q
List the types of prosthetic valves in common use
A
7
Q
Discuss the early and late results of surgical treatment
A
8
Q
Describe the medical treatment of infective endocarditis
A
9
Q
What are the surgical treatment of infective endocarditis
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