Author: Johnson Francis

Cardiology X-ray Quiz 19

Cardiology X-ray Quiz This X-ray chest PA view shows a prominent main pulmonary artery segment. Right pulmonary artery shadow is also slightly more prominent. Left pulmonary artery does

Which of the following can be used for aiding smoking cessation: a) Bupropion b) Nicotine c) Varenicline d) All of the above Correct Answer

Shortest acting P2Y12 receptor inhibitor: a) Prasugrel b) Clopidogrel c) Cangrelor d) Ticagrelor Correct Answer

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Cardiovascular surgeries with high risk of bleeding: Re-do surgeries Surgeries in the setting of infective endocarditis Coronary artery bypass grafting after failed percutaneous coronary intervention – bail out

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The current recommendation for withholding elective noncardiac surgery after drug eluting stent (DES) implantation when antiplatelet withdrawal is needed is: a) 3 months b) 6 months c) 12

Factors promoting stent thrombosis following surgery The most important factor promoting stent thrombosis following non cardiac surgery is the withdrawal of antiplatelet agents. Another important factor is that