06-07-2004, 02:01 PM
bill
Q) A 70-year-old woman is seeking a surgical opinion following her heart catheterization, which was performed because of exertional chest pain. Her pain is worsening. Which of the following statements is true concerning aortocoronary bypass grafting?
A. It is indicated for crescendo (preinfarction) angina.
B. It is indicated for congestive heart failure.
C. It is not indicated for chronic disabling angina.
D. It is associated with a 10% operative mortality.
E. It is only indicated if significant triple vessel disease is
documented angiographically.
Kindly substantiate your answers.
Q) A 70-year-old woman is seeking a surgical opinion following her heart catheterization, which was performed because of exertional chest pain. Her pain is worsening. Which of the following statements is true concerning aortocoronary bypass grafting?
A. It is indicated for crescendo (preinfarction) angina.
B. It is indicated for congestive heart failure.
C. It is not indicated for chronic disabling angina.
D. It is associated with a 10% operative mortality.
E. It is only indicated if significant triple vessel disease is
documented angiographically.
Kindly substantiate your answers.