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cardiovasc/perivasc
ST cardiovascular and peripheral vascular surgery review
Question | Answer |
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X-rays of an organ in motion | cinematoradiogram |
a mass of undissoved matter present in or traveling thru a blood vessel, usually an artery | embolus |
the inner lining of an artery is called ___ | tunica intima |
the narrowing of the caliber of blood vessels is ___ | vasoconstriction |
outside of the body | extracorporeal |
grafts and patches are often made of Teflon or ___ | Dacron |
hetero, homograft, or artificial are all types of ___? | prosthetic heart valves |
what is used following a cardiac procedure to drain air, fluid, or a combination from the pt's chest? | underwater chest drainage system |
what has multiple eyes and is used to flush an artery by injecting heparinized saline solution to prevent further clot formation? | irrigating Fogarty catherter |
artificial tubes used to divert blood flow from one main route to another or around an obstruction are ___ | shunts |
What drug increases cardiac muscle and tone; opposes the effect of potassium? | Calcium Chloride |
What drug neutralizes the action of Heparin; dosage is calculated according to amount of heparin given | Protamine Sulfate |
what drug is a short-acting cardiac stimulant; increases force of heartbeat? | Epinephrine |
What drug is given to treat ventricular arrythmias; controls PVC's and prevents development of ventricular fibrillation? | Lidocaine (Xylocaine) |
thickening and loss of elasticity of the walls of the arteries with inflammatory changes resulting from fibrous and mineral deposits in the middle layer of the arterial wall is ___ | arteriosclerosis |
the condition which occurs when a valve loses its ability to close tightly, resulting in the blood flowing back thru the diseased valve into the originating chamber is ___ | valvular insufficiency |
in what type of aortic aneurysm are all of the layers of the vessel ruptured and the blood is retained by the surrounding tissue? | false aneurysm |
in what type of aortic aneurysm does the rupture of the inner layer permit blood to escape between the layers of the vessel wall? | dissecting aneurysm |
What kind of scissors are often used in CV surgery? | potts-smith scissors |
Are Debakey forceps or Debakey clamps used to clamp the aorta? | Debakey Clamps |
what kind of clamps are used to control bleeding from lumbar arteries during a AAA? | bulldog clamps |
what machine is used to temporarily divert blood flow from the heart and lungs to allow the surgeon to perform surgery on the heart or great vessels? | cardiopulmonary bypass |
what procedure on the aorta does not require a cardiopulmonary bypass? | AAA |
an AAA is NOT perfomed thru a median ___ incision | sternotomy |
in cardio surgery, lots of ___ will be used and should be available throughout the procedure | drapes |
patent ductus arteriosus is an abnormal communication between the aorta and the ___ | pulmonary arteries |
During a permanent pacemaker implantation, the surgeon inserts the electrode and advances it under direct ____ vision. | fluoroscopic |
During a permanent pacemaker implantation, the surgeon inserts the electrode and advances it into the ___ atrium, through the triscuspid valve, and into the ___ ventricle | right |
During a permanent pacemaker implantation, the surgeon performs a venotomy with a #___ blade | eleven |
During a permanent pacemaker implantation, the surgeon performs a cutdown to isolate the cephalic or ___ vein | jugular |
In an arteriotomy, the surgeon will use a #11 blade and ___ scissors | potts-smith scissors |
What bypass procedure uses 2 incisions; one in the groin, and one at the medial side of the knee? | Femporal-popliteal |
what kind of shunt is inserted into the arm to facillitate hemodialysis in pt's with chronic renal failure? | arteriovenous |
in an abdominal aortic anuerysmectomy (AAA) with graft implantation, what area besides the abdomen and groin needs to be prepped? | both anterior legs to the knees |
what is used to control vessels in PV surgery? | moist umbilical tape |
in an abdominal aortic anuerysmectomy (AAA) with graft implantation, the incision is made form the xyphoid process to the ___ | symphysis pubes |
in an abdominal aortic anuerysmectomy (AAA) with graft implantation, a 30cc syringe with an __ gauge needle is used to obtain blood from the aorta above the aneurysm for preclotting the graft | 18 |
which wall of an aortic aneurysm is excised? | anterior |
what scissors are used to excise an aortic aneurysm? | metz |
what does the surgeon use to flush an artery with heparinized saline? | irrigating Fogarty catheter |
during a carotid endarterectomy, the surgeon makes a vertical incision along the ___ border of the ___ | anterior SCM |