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What is the purpose of coronary artery bypass surgery?

• Removing the blocked artery

• Creating a new path for blood to bypass the blocked artery

• Implanting an artificial heart

• Treating a heart infection

When was coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) first introduced?

• In the 1950s

• In the 1960s

• In the 1970s

• In the 1980s

What is the main cause of a heart attack (MI)?

• Accumulation of atherosclerotic plaque in the coronary arteries

• Infection of the heart muscle

• Insufficient oxygen intake

• Physical injury to the heart

4. What does coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery involve?

• Removal of atherosclerotic plaque from the arteries

• Rerouting blood flow around blocked coronary arteries

• Implanting an artificial heart

• Treating a heart infection

Where is the material for creating a graft most commonly taken from in CABG surgery?

• Left or right internal thoracic artery

• Carotid artery

• Heart muscle

• Radial nerve

What are the benefits of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)? Answers:

• Increased risk of heart attack

• Improved heart function and quality of life

• Shortened life expectancy

• Reduced ability for physical activity

How long is a typical hospital stay after bypass surgery?

• 1-2 days

• 4-7 days

• 10-14 days

• 2-3 weeks

What are the benefits of recent innovations in bypass surgery?

• Longer hospital stay and increased risk of complications

• More pain and longer recovery time

• Less pain, shorter hospital stay, and faster return to normal activities

• Requirement of a heart-lung machine