Arrhythmia with hypokalemia – Cardiology MCQ All of the following can increase the risk of life threatening ventricular arrhythmias in hypokalemia except: Structural heart disease Associated hypomagnesemia Ischemic
Serum vs plasma potassium – Cardiology MCQ Comparing serum and plasma potassium values: Serum values are higher by 0.1 to 0.4 mmol/l Serum values are lower by 0.1
Ketone bodies in treatment of heart failure – A novel concept Ketone bodies in treatment of heart failure: The failing heart reduces fatty acid and glucose oxidation and
Prodrug among DOAC/NOACs – Cardiology MCQ – Answer Which of the following DOAC/NOAC is a prodrug? – Correct answer: a) Dabigatran Only dabigatran etexilate is a prodrug among the
Prodrug among DOAC/NOACs – Cardiology MCQ Which of the following DOAC/NOAC is a prodrug? a) Dabigatran b) Apixaban c) Rivaroxaban d) Edoxaban Post your answer as a comment
Home blood pressure monitoring Home blood pressure monitoring is cheaper than ambulatory BP monitoring and avoids white coat hypertension. Equipment should be validated prior to use as errors
Role of aldosterone in obesity Excessive aldosterone is produced by adrenal glands and adipose tissue in obesity. This explains the sensitivity of heart failure (HF) in obesity to
Most common myocardial disorder in obesity – Cardiology MCQ – Answer Most common myocardial disorder in obesity – Correct answer: b) Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction Most