Category: Cardiology

Which of the following is not true about abciximab? a) Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa blocker b) Orally active c) Monoclonal d) Used as an adjunct in PCI

Gross enlargement of cardiac shadow is unlikely in: a) Tetralogy of Fallot b) Pericardial effusion c) Posterior mediastinal tumour d) Ebstein’s anomaly

Coarctation of aorta is associated with all except: a) Endocardial fibroelastosis b) Mycotic aneurysm c) Aortic dissection d) Bicuspid aortic valve

Causes of persistent shunts after a Fontan: patch dehiscence, suture dehiscence, new venous collaterals, distal AP collaterals, pulmonary AV fistulae.

Fractional flow reserve guided group received lesser number of stents, had lower rates of mortality or MI. PCI or CABG rates were also lower.

High right ventricular pressure is found in: a) Ebstein’s anomaly b) Isolated RV EMF c) Pulmonary atresia with intact IVS d) Uhl’s anomaly

Heart type fatty acid binding protein seems to be a marker for myocardial ischemia, even without necrosis.

Natural prothrombotic is: a) Thrombospondin b) Thrombomodulin c) Plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI) d) Protein C

Tricuspid stenosis (narrowing of the tricuspid valve) is much rarer, compared to mitral stenosis.

Tricuspid regurgitation is most often secondary to elevated right ventricular pressure as a consequence of increased pressure in the pulmonary artery.