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biggirl4568

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Veins are more difficult to anastomose and are more likely to occlude than arteries when used as a graft.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Which is a reason a shunt is used routinely during a carotid endarterectomy?
 
  a. To prevent blood loss
  b. To avoid making an arteriotomy in the carotid artery
  c. To maintain blood flow to the brain
  d. To enhance visibility of the carotid plaque



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
Veins are technically more difficult to anastomose than are arteries because their walls are thinner and have less substantial muscular. Arterial grafts do not thrombose and occlude as readily as do venous grafts.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A shunt is inserted into the artery to maintain blood flow to the brain while the carotid artery plaque is removed.





 

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