MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

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CARDIOLOGY

MIXED AORTIC VALVE DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A 53-year-old patient with heart failure and type 2 diabetes asks the nurse whether heart transplant is a possible therapy. He is currently on maximum medical therapy. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A
“Because you have diabetes, you would not be a candidate for a heart transplant.”
B
“Deciding transplant eligibility depends on many different factors.”
C
“Your heart failure has not reached the stage in which heart transplants are needed.”
D
“People who have heart transplants are at risk for multiple complications after surgery."
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Overview. A heart transplant is an operation in which a failing heart is replaced with a healthier donor heart. Heart transplant is a treatment that’s usually reserved for people whose condition hasn’t improved enough with medications or other surgeries.

Detailed explanation-2: -ADHF treatment consists of three options: constant intravenous (IV) medications, mechanical circulatory support (partial or total artificial hearts), and heart transplants.

Detailed explanation-3: -Surgery. Medicines are the main treatment for heart failure, but for some people surgery may help. Operations that can help with heart failure include: heart valve surgery.

Detailed explanation-4: -High blood pressure. Coronary artery disease. Diabetes.

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