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shenderson6

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on: Jul 18, 2018
Which is a potential serious complication of a carotid endarterectomy?
 
  a. Keloid scar formation
  b. Brain injury due to embolized plaque
  c. Inflammation due to scar formation
  d. Anaphylactic reaction to thrombin

Question 2

Which drug is used in vascular surgery to relax the smooth muscle of a vessel?
 
  a. Surgicel
  b. Fibrin
  c. Papaverine
  d. Thrombin


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morrie123456

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Free plaque that is dislodged can cause an embolic event in the brain.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Papaverine is a vasodilator used to relax the smooth muscle of a vessel. This prevents endothelial damage during intraluminal irrigation.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Excellent

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