Category: Cardiology MCQ

Isolated diastolic dysfunction as compared to isolated systolic dysfunction: a) Increased end diastolic volume b) Increased end systolic volume c) Increased ejection fraction d) None of the above

According to BMI (body mass index), the cut off for obesity is: a) 25 Kg/sq m b) 30 Kg/sq m c) 35 Kg/sq m d) 40 Kg/sq m

All of the following are seen in hyperkalemia except: a) PR prolongation b) Tall tented T waves c) Diminished P wave amplitude d) Narrow QRS complex

Which of the following is not true about abciximab? a) Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa blocker b) Orally active c) Monoclonal d) Used as an adjunct in PCI

Gross enlargement of cardiac shadow is unlikely in: a) Tetralogy of Fallot b) Pericardial effusion c) Posterior mediastinal tumour d) Ebstein’s anomaly

Coarctation of aorta is associated with all except: a) Endocardial fibroelastosis b) Mycotic aneurysm c) Aortic dissection d) Bicuspid aortic valve

High right ventricular pressure is found in: a) Ebstein’s anomaly b) Isolated RV EMF c) Pulmonary atresia with intact IVS d) Uhl’s anomaly

Natural prothrombotic is: a) Thrombospondin b) Thrombomodulin c) Plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI) d) Protein C

Pulsus paradoxus can be seen in all except: a) Obesity b) Pregnancy c) Aortic regurgitation d) Cardiac tamponade

Central cyanosis can be manifested in all except: a) Reduced Hb > 5 gm% b) Sulfhemoglobin > 0.5 gm% c) Reduced Hb 2 gm% d) Oxygen saturation below 85%