Category: Cardiology

Typical maximum biphasic defibrillator shock voltage: a) 110 volts b) 220 volts c) 440 volts d) 2200 volts

Which of the following coronary catheters has only one type for both left and right coronary arteries? a) Judkins catheter b) Amplatz catheter c) Sones catheter d) None

Head up tilt test (HUTT) or tilt table test is commonly done for the evaluation of neurocardiogenic syncope (e.g. vasovagal syncope).

Holiday Heart Syndrome is the name given to atrial fibrillation which occurs after binge drinking.

Most important factor affecting survival after CABG (coronary artery bypass grafting): a) Type of graft used b) Left ventricular function c) Number of grafts used d) Severity of

Guideline recommended level of physical activity for reducing cardiovascular risk: a) 50 MET-min/week b) 100 MET-min/week c) 500 MET-min/week d) 5000 MET-min/week Correct Answer

Indications for surgery in prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE): persistent bacteremia, heart failure, early PVE, fungal endocarditis, paravalvar leak, annular or aortic abscess, true or false aneurysm, fistula formation,

Prosthetic valve associated hemolysis is more with paravalvular leak, endocarditis and structural failure in bioprosthetic valve.

Prosthetic valve endocarditis is a serious disease with unfavourable outcome. Staph. aureus is the commonest organism in prosthetic valve endocarditis.

Arterial embolectomy is done using: a) Micro catheter b) Cobra catheter c) Fogarty catheter d) Cournand catheter Correct Answer