Which of the following is considered a major risk factor for cardiac events duringsurgery?

Which of the following is considered a major risk factor for cardiac events duringsurgery? *(-/1 Point)13.Age > 70 yearsEmergency surgeryUnstable anginaChronic liver impairment

What are the main risk factors associated with heart disease?

Of the following, which surgery has the highest risk of an adverse cardiac event? *(-/1 Point)20.Left femoral-popliteal bypassCarotid endarterectomyHemicolectomyLeft hip replacement

Which of the following is a risk factor for heart disease?Being overweightBeing underweightRegular exerciseLow cholesterol levels2In coronary heart disease:The heart beats too quicklyThe heart beats too slowlyThe heart valves do not work properlyThe arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle become narrow3Which of the following is a risk associated with fitting a stent?Blood lossRejectionThrombosis/blood clotRequires general anaesthetic 4Statins may be prescribed to anyone at risk of cardiovascular disease. They work by:Suppressing the immune systemReducing the production of cholesterol by the liverIncreasing the production of cholesterol by the liverBreaking down cholesterol5Doctors can operate and replace faulty heart valves. What is a disadvantage of using a mechanical rather than a biological valve? More likely to be rejected Requires anti-coagulation medicationDoes not last as longRequires a close tissue match6In heart transplant operations, what is an advantage of using a natural donor heart rather than an artificial heart?Less likely to be rejected Does not require life-long medicationLonger lastingGood availability

Which of the following increases the patient’s operative risk? *(-/1 Point)12.Emergency surgerySurgery duration of 1 hourMinor surgery25-year-old