Category: Cardiology

A prominent R wave in lead aVR (aVR sign in Brugada syndrome) has been suggested as marker for development of life threatening arrhythmic events.

Digoxin toxicity has become far less common as the use of digoxin, especially that of the loading dose has come down.

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

ECG showing polyphasic or splintered QRS in Ebstein's anomaly of tricuspid valve.

ECG showing multifocal atrial tachycardia (MAT). Three or more different P wave morphologies at a rate above 100/min defines MAT.

ECG demonstrating SVT with RBBB.

RVOT ventricular tachycardia is an ablatable tachycardia.

Inferior vena caval filters are deployed for prevention of pulmonary embolism in the face of venous thrombosis as secondary prophylaxis after an episode.

Exercise induced ventricular tachycardia and ventricular ectopics with R on T phenomenon seen during recovery phase.

Conventionally it is considered that pleural effusion in heart failure is more common on right side. If bilateral, likely to be more severe on right side.