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Procedures of the cardiovascular system

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This document summarizes three common cardiovascular procedures: valve replacement, angioplasty, and coronary artery bypass graft. [1] Valve replacement involves removing a defective heart valve and replacing it with an artificial or biological valve through an incision in the breastbone. [2] Angioplasty, also known as balloon angioplasty, involves inserting a balloon catheter into a coronary artery and inflating the balloon to widen the vessel and compress plaque. [3] Coronary artery bypass graft is an open-heart surgery where a leg vein is grafted onto the aorta and coronary artery to reroute blood around a blockage and prevent heart attacks.

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Procedures of the Cardiovascular System Nathaniel Namowicz Biology 120
Valve Replacement Removal and replacement of a defective heart valve with an artificial or biological valve. Invasive procedure performed under general anesthesia, a large cut is made to the breastbone to reach the heart and aorta. The heart is stopped and the CS is connected to a heart-lung bypass machine to continue oxygenating the blood. This image shows an artificial heart valve being inserted, the plastic tubes on the right are connected to a heart-lung bypass machine. Artificial valves are more durable than biological replacements but the patient will need to continuously take blood-thinning medication for life.
Angioplasty Also known as Percutaneous Coronary Interventions [PCI], Balloon Angioplasty, Coronary Artery Balloon Dilation, and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). Minimally invasive surgical procedure to correct localized narrowing of artery. Involves the insertion of a balloon catheter through the skin into the coronary artery, the balloon is dilated to help widen the vessel and compress plague blocking the artery. Often times a stent is implanted during the procedure to help the artery remain open and decrease the chance of another blockage
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Open-heart procedure where (usually) the saphenous vein (leg vein) is grafted onto the aorta and coronary artery to reroute blood around a blockage. The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle, a significant blockage will lead to death of the heart muscle. This is a myocardial infarction, or heart attack. . This picture illustrates a single-bypass graft. 1-5 coronary arteries can be bypassed, depending on the number of blockages.
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Procedures of the cardiovascular system

  • 1. Procedures of the Cardiovascular System Nathaniel Namowicz Biology 120
  • 2. Valve Replacement Removal and replacement of a defective heart valve with an artificial or biological valve. Invasive procedure performed under general anesthesia, a large cut is made to the breastbone to reach the heart and aorta. The heart is stopped and the CS is connected to a heart-lung bypass machine to continue oxygenating the blood. This image shows an artificial heart valve being inserted, the plastic tubes on the right are connected to a heart-lung bypass machine. Artificial valves are more durable than biological replacements but the patient will need to continuously take blood-thinning medication for life.
  • 3. Angioplasty Also known as Percutaneous Coronary Interventions [PCI], Balloon Angioplasty, Coronary Artery Balloon Dilation, and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). Minimally invasive surgical procedure to correct localized narrowing of artery. Involves the insertion of a balloon catheter through the skin into the coronary artery, the balloon is dilated to help widen the vessel and compress plague blocking the artery. Often times a stent is implanted during the procedure to help the artery remain open and decrease the chance of another blockage
  • 4. Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Open-heart procedure where (usually) the saphenous vein (leg vein) is grafted onto the aorta and coronary artery to reroute blood around a blockage. The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle, a significant blockage will lead to death of the heart muscle. This is a myocardial infarction, or heart attack. . This picture illustrates a single-bypass graft. 1-5 coronary arteries can be bypassed, depending on the number of blockages.
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