Category: Cardiology

AV block in the presence of features of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), may indicate: a) Sarcoidosis b) Lyme disease c) Myotonic dystrophy d) All of the above e) None

Pick the wrong statement: a) Light chain cardiac amyloidosis has a better survival than transthyretin cardiac amyloid amyloidosis b) Light chain cardiac amyloidosis responds to chemotherapy c) Transthyretin

Prevalence of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in humans: a) One in 50 b) One in 500 c) One in 1000 d) One in 1500

Recommended test for monitoring the effect of bivalirudin during cardiopulmonary bypass: a) Activated clotting time (ACT) b) Ecarin clotting time (ECT) c) Prothrombin time (PT) d) Activated partial

Alternative anticoagulation for a patient with HIT (Heparin induced thrombocytopenia) should not include: a) Low molecular weight heparin b) Warfarin c) Argatroban d) a and b Correct answer: d)

AV sequential pacing (tracking) At a glance this will seem to be a simple LBBB (left bundle branch block. But the QRS complexes are negative in V5, V6

Paced rhythm with retrograde P waves Paced rhythm with retrograde P waves: ECG shows a wide QRS rhythm with LBBB pattern in I, aVL and V1. Axis is

Mechanism/s by which magnesium suppresses torsades de pointes: a) Blockage of L-Type calcium channels b) Suppression of early afterdepolarization c) Reversal of intraventricular dispersion of repolarization d) All

Concertina effect is seen in: a) WPW syndrome b) Deployed stents c) Both of the above d) None of the above

Pseudo atrial fibrillation is seen in: a) Mitral stenosis b) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease c) Post cardiac transplant state d) None of the above