What is the purpose of a shunt during carotid endarterectomy?
A. If the blood flow from one artery is occluded and collateral circulation is not sufficient, the patient will suffer cerebral ischemia. A shunt alleviates the concerns for insufficient blood flow as it allows blood to bypass the surgical site to the brain while the operation proceeds.
B. To numb the surgical site
C. To reduce blood pressure
D. To remove excess blood
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Pathophysiology › ViewWhen the diaphragm contracts and the chest expands (during breathing), the pressure inside the chest:
A. stays the same
B. decreases and air rushes in
C. increases and air rushes in
D. decreases and air rushes out
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The biggest sources of Carbohydrates would be
A. Fruits & Vegetables
B. Red Meat, Seafood, Nuts, Eggs, Beans
C. Bread, Cereals, Pastas, Rice, Grains
D. Butter, Oils, Fried Food, Bacon