Exam 43: Cardiac Surgery

What type of procedure involves the patient being in a supine position and an incision made to the left or right of the sternum?

MATCHING Match each procedure with its definition. -Repair of dilation of the ventricular wall

Which type of valve consists of the pulmonary valve and aortic valve?

MATCHING Match each procedure with its definition. -Provides structural support for coronary arteries

Which type of procedure assists in controlling a cardiac dysrhythmia by making many small incisions within the atria?

Which type of cardiac procedure uses a carbon dioxide and saline mister-blower for enhancing vision throughout the case?

Which autologous vessel has the best long-term patency rate when used as a graft in a coronary artery bypass graft procedure?

Which is a benefit of hypothermia during an intracardiac or coronary artery procedure?

MATCHING Match each procedure with its definition. -Vaporizes plaque or thrombus

MATCHING Match each procedure with its definition. -Revascularizes the myocardium

Which type of valve procedure uses an annuloplasty ring to improve the valve function?

What condition is associated with causing a thromboembolism in a patient with cardiac valvular disease?

Where does the impulse for cardiac contraction originate?

Which is an invasive diagnostic procedure used to assess the cardiovascular or circulatory system?

MATCHING Match each procedure with its definition. -Treatment for end-stage myocardial disease

Elevated levels of potassium help protect the heart and assist in improved cardiac function.

Which type of incision is used when entering either side of the sternum for a minimally invasive cardiac procedure?

What component of the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)machine regulates body temperature?

Which type of procedure involves the balloon dilation of the coronary arteries to open and increase blood flow?

A patient with a pacemaker should not have a procedure that uses an electrosurgical unit (ESU).