Factors predicting stroke after CABG – Cardiology MCQ

Factors predicting stroke after CABG:
a) Presence of intracerebral and extracerebral atherosclerotic disease
b) Demonstration of previous stroke by imaging
c) Atheromatous disease of the aorta
d) All of the above
Correct answer: d) All of the above
Aortic plaques have a high chance of embolization while cannulating the aorta for cardiopulmonary bypass. Avoiding cardiopulmonary bypass with off pump CABG (OPCAB) may have an edge over conventional on pump CABG in this situation. Previous history of stroke or transient ischemic attacks (TIA) within the previous six months is an important risk factor for perioperative stroke. Though the chance for stroke is lesser with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) at 30 days and one year, the rates of stroke rather catch up by 5 years, indicating a basic predisposition which manifests in due time.
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Source: Cardiophile MD - October 15, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis, MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin, FRCP London Tags: Cardiac Surgery Cardiology MCQ DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance Source Type: blogs