Advancements in Coronary Bypass Surgery: Promising Genetic Techniques to Prevent Recurrence of Heart Disease

Advancements in Coronary Bypass Surgery: Promising Genetic Techniques to Prevent Recurrence of Heart Disease

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The video discusses the limitations of current heart disease treatments, highlighting that 15% of replacement blood vessels develop obstructions within a year. Professor Kingbo Shu's research at Saint George's Hospital Medical School reveals that 60% of these cells originate from the bypass vein before implantation. Future treatments may involve irradiation, gene transfer, or new drugs, with genetic techniques showing promise. However, not all obstructive cells come from the vessel; some are blood-derived, posing treatment challenges. Clinical trials are expected in five years, potentially reducing the need for repeat surgeries.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of replacement blood vessels develop new obstructions within a year after surgery?

20%

15%

25%

10%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do 60% of the cells that cause obstructions in new blood vessels originate from?

The new bypass vein before implantation

The lungs

The blood

The heart

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which treatment technique is considered the most promising for preventing recurrence of heart disease?

Dietary changes

Gene transfer

Surgery

Irradiation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant challenge in treating heart disease according to the transcript?

Lack of skilled surgeons

Cells from the blood causing obstructions

High cost of surgery

Inadequate hospital facilities

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the anticipated timeline for starting clinical trials on humans to reduce repeat surgeries?

2 years

3 years

5 years

10 years