Mitral isthmus – Cardiology MCQ Mitral isthmus, often targeted during ablation of atrial fibrillation is between the mitral valve and: a) Left inferior pulmonary vein b) Left superior
AF in cryptogenic stroke – Cardiology MCQ – Answer CRYSTAL AF trial used implantable cardiac monitor to detect AF. Percentage of AF detected at 3 years – Correct
AF in cryptogenic stroke – Cardiology MCQ CRYSTAL AF trial used implantable cardiac monitor to detect AF. Percentage of AF detected at 3 years: a) 3% b) 10%
Cause of death in AF – Cardiology MCQ – Answer Commonest cause of death in those with atrial fibrillation – Correct answer: a) Heart failure In a registry involving
Cardiac maladaptations to heavy exercise – Cardiology MCQ – Answer Potential cardiac maladaptations to high volume vigorous exercise: d) All of the above Although moderate intensity exercise has
Cause of death in AF – Cardiology MCQ Commonest cause of death in those with atrial fibrillation: a) Heart failure b) Myocardial infarction c) Stroke d) None of
Wavelength of reentry – Cardiology MCQ – Answer Wavelength of reentry is the distance traveled by the reentry wave during a refractory period. Is is – Correct answer: a)
Persistent atrial fibrillation – Cardiology MCQ – Answer Persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) is AF which persists more than – Correct answer: c) 7 days Paroxysmal AF is recurrent
Cardiac maladaptations to heavy exercise – Cardiology MCQ Potential cardiac maladaptations to high volume vigorous exercise: a) Exercise induced cardiac biomarker release b) Myocardial fibrosis c) Atrial fibrillation
Most common cause of single S2 – Cardiology MCQ – Answer Most common cause of single second heart sound (S2) – Correct answer: d) Inaudibility of pulmonary component
