Heyde’s syndrome: Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome in Severe Aortic Stenosis Severe gastrointestinal bleeding can occur in those with severe aortic stenosis (Heyde’s syndrome). The initial description was in
Which of the following is a marker of myocardial stretch: a) BNP b) Troponin c) Myoglobin d) Galectin 3 Correct answer: a) BNP BNP and NT-pro-BNP are markers of
Dock’s murmur in LAD stenosis Dock’s murmur is an early diastolic murmur heard in coronary artery stenosis. Initial documentation was in a man with heart failure due to
Kokeshi phenomenon: stuck rotablator burr Kokeshi phenomenon is a stuck rotablator burr in a heavily calcified coronary artery during attempted rotablation. Though it is a rare complication, it
Reversed mismatch on PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scan is seen in: Left bundle branch block Right ventricular pacing Non ischemic cardiomyopathy All of the above Correct answer: 4)
Tracer used to assess cardiac sympathetic denervation: a) 11C-meta-hydroxyephedrine b) Technetium (99mTc) sestamibi c) Fludeoxyglucose (18F) d) None of the above Correct answer: a) 11C-meta-hydroxyephedrine Myocardial sympathetic denervation assessed by 11C-meta-hydroxyephedrine has been shown
AV block in the presence of features of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), may indicate: a) Sarcoidosis b) Lyme disease c) Myotonic dystrophy d) All of the above e) None
Pick the wrong statement: a) Light chain cardiac amyloidosis has a better survival than transthyretin cardiac amyloid amyloidosis b) Light chain cardiac amyloidosis responds to chemotherapy c) Transthyretin
Recommended test for monitoring the effect of bivalirudin during cardiopulmonary bypass: a) Activated clotting time (ACT) b) Ecarin clotting time (ECT) c) Prothrombin time (PT) d) Activated partial
