Salient findings and diagnosis? Click here for a larger image ECG Challenge – Discussion ECG shows sinus rhythm with heart rate around 83/min. QRS width is around 160
Most common risk factor for aortic dissection in the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection (IRAD): Correct answer: b) Hypertension Hypertension was noted in 76.6% in the
Definition of abnormal BP fall during orthostatic challenge with active standing as per 2018 European Society of Cardiology Guidelines for evaluation of syncope: Correct answer: a) Progressive and sustained
Most common risk factor for aortic dissection in the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection (IRAD): a) Diabetes mellitus b) Hypertension c) Marfan syndrome d) Bicuspid aortic valve
Definition of abnormal BP fall during orthostatic challenge with active standing as per 2018 European Society of Cardiology Guidelines for evaluation of syncope: a) Progressive and sustained fall
Which of the following is not a method for assessing the response to orthostatic challenge in the evaluation of syncope? Correct answer: a) Carotid sinus massage Carotid sinus
Which of the following does not indicate a high risk feature in the history of a syncopal event? Correct answer: d) Occurs after prolonged standing or in crowded
Which of the following is not a method for assessing the response to orthostatic challenge in the evaluation of syncope? a) Carotid sinus massage b) 24 hour ambulatory
Commonest sustained arrhythmia in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: Correct answer: d) Atrial fibrillation Atrial fibrillation (AF) can occur in about 1/5th of cases of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Factors predisposing to
Which of the following does not indicate a high risk feature in the history of a syncopal event? a) Associated with new onset of chest discomfort or breathlessness
