Question

If a patient is diagnosed with an cardiac aneurysm, which of the following factors might not be considered a surgical repair contraindication?

A. If the patient is a diabetic
B. If the patient has a terminal illness
C. If the patient has had a recent myocardial infarction
D. If the patient is experiencing unstable angina

Answer 1

B. If the patient has a terminal illness. In the case of cardiac aneurysm, a surgical repair may be contraindicated if the patient has a terminal illness.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the case of cardiac aneurysm, a surgical repair may be contraindicated if the patient has a terminal illness. A cardiac aneurysm refers to a weakened area in the wall of the heart that bulges out due to the stretching of the heart muscle. Surgical repair is typically recommended to prevent complications such as rupture or thrombus formation. However, if a patient has a terminal illness, such as advanced cancer, the risks and benefits of surgery may be carefully considered, and surgery may not be recommended in such cases.