Category: Cardiology MCQ

AF (atrial fibrillation) can lead on to VF (ventricular fibrillation) in: a) Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia b) Andersen syndrome c) WPW syndrome d) None of the above Correct

Gene mutations described in CPVT (Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia) include all of the following except: a) Sodium channel b) Cardiac ryanodine receptor (RyR2) c) Calsequestrin d) Ankyrin B Correct

(Click on the image for an enlarged view) ECG finding is suggestive of: a) Myocardial infarction b) Dilated cardiomyopathy c) Pericardial effusion d) None of the above Correct

Dreaded arrhythmia in association with WPW syndrome (Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome) is: 1. Orthodromic atrioventricular re-entrant tachycardia (Orthodromic AVRT) 2. Antidromic atrioventricular re-entrant tachycardia (Antidromic AVRT) 3. Atrial fibrillation 4.

Diagnosis based on the echocardiogram: a) Ebstein’s anomaly of tricuspid valve b) Idiopathic dilatation of right atrium c) Endomyocardial fibrosis d) None of the above Correct Answer

Typical maximum biphasic defibrillator shock voltage: a) 110 volts b) 220 volts c) 440 volts d) 2200 volts

Which of the following coronary catheters has only one type for both left and right coronary arteries? a) Judkins catheter b) Amplatz catheter c) Sones catheter d) None

Most important factor affecting survival after CABG (coronary artery bypass grafting): a) Type of graft used b) Left ventricular function c) Number of grafts used d) Severity of

Guideline recommended level of physical activity for reducing cardiovascular risk: a) 50 MET-min/week b) 100 MET-min/week c) 500 MET-min/week d) 5000 MET-min/week Correct Answer

Arterial embolectomy is done using: a) Micro catheter b) Cobra catheter c) Fogarty catheter d) Cournand catheter Correct Answer