Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2018
In autumn a 45-year-old man was recommended an elective surgery for coronary artery bypass grafting due to multivessel coronary artery disease. The patient has never received anti-influenza vaccination. Why would the family doctor offer a scheduled yearly vaccination against influenza to this patient?
Answer options
- Immunoprophylaxis of postoperative pulmonary complications
- Secondary prevention of exacerbations of chronic ischemic heart disease
- Prevention of seasonal influenza
- Decrease the risk of mortality due to pneumonia and heart failure
- Primary prevention of influenza during postoperative care
Correct answer
Decrease the risk of mortality due to pneumonia and heart failure
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