Cardiology MCQ – ECG changes in pericarditis ECG changes in pericarditis are due to involvement of: Visceral pericardium Parietal pericardium Visceral pericardium (epicardium) and adjacent myocardium None of
Cardiology MCQ – Impella device – Answer Contraindication for placement of an Impella mechanical cardiac support device: Correct answer: 4. All of the above Impella is a percutaneous transvalvular
ROX index ROX index is used to predict the success (and failure) of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC). ROX index is the ratio of pulse oximetry/fraction of inspired oxygen
Awake ECMO Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used for treatment of severe respiratory or cardiopulmonary failure. Usually these patients are sedated and mechanically ventilated, though at lower tidal
Risk of cerebral hypoxia with ECMO Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (ECMO) is a potential lifesaving intervention in those with refractory cardiogenic shock. But there is potential risk of
Pulmonary Artery Pulsatility Index Pulmonary Artery Pulsatility Index (PAPi) is a recently described hemodynamic index, which has been used to predict right ventricular failure in those with inferior
Cardiology MCQ – Impella device Contraindication for placement of an Impella mechanical cardiac support device: Aortic stenosis Aortic regurgitation Left ventricular thrombus All of the above Click here
Cardiology MCQ – Recurrence of stress cardiomyopathy Though stress cardiomyopathy is a reversible condition, recurrence is known. Average recurrence rate is about: Correct answer: 2% to 4% per
Cardiology MCQ – Recurrence of stress cardiomyopathy Though stress cardiomyopathy is a reversible condition, recurrence is known. Average recurrence rate is about: 2% to 4% per year 6%