Prezentace

How is the heart transplantation usually performed?

• The diseased heart is removed fully

• Both atriums are sown to the new heart

• Both ventricles are sown to the new heart

• Left atrium and ventricle are sown to the new heart

Answer explanation

Sometimes, the old heart is removed fully. However, usually the left and right atriums are left in the chest cavity and sown onto the new heart.

After any transplantation, immunosuppressants are always required to fight rejection symptoms

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Nearly always, but not always. Genetical twins can donate organs to their twin without any dangers of rejection.

Which of these pictures shows ventricular assist device?

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Přeložte do angličtiny: "Transplantace srdce"

(a)  

What is the main danger of total artificial heart (TAH) ?

• Septic shock

• Infection by microorganisms

• Blood clot

• Rejection by the immune system

Answer explanation

TAHs are still a developing technology with many drawbacks, the most serious being blood clot formation.

Přeložte do angličtiny: "Pořadník (čekací listina)"

(a)  

Which of these structures need to be re-attached to the new heart?

• Superior vena cava

• Vagus nerve

• Aorta

• Pulmonary trunk (artery)

• Inferior vena cava

Answer explanation

All of the structures, except vagus nerve, need to be re-attached. Since heart creates its own electrical impulses, direct connection to the brain is not required.

What is the average time to recover from a heart transplantation in a hospital?

• 2 weeks

• 3 weeks

• 1 month

• 2 months

Answer explanation

It surely depends on the person in question, but usually, the recuperation time is about 1 month.

Přeložte do angličtiny: "Lék podávaný žilou"

(a)  

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