Most abundant cation – Cardiology MCQ – Answer Most abundant cation in the human body – Correct answer: 4. Potassium Potassium is mostly intracellular, about 98%, with an
Hypokalemia with heart failure – Cardiology MCQ Which of the following is the last option in a patient with hypokalemia and heart failure? Oral potassium supplementation Reduce dose
Arrhythmia with hypokalemia – Cardiology MCQ All of the following can increase the risk of life threatening ventricular arrhythmias in hypokalemia except: Structural heart disease Associated hypomagnesemia Ischemic
Serum vs plasma potassium – Cardiology MCQ Comparing serum and plasma potassium values: Serum values are higher by 0.1 to 0.4 mmol/l Serum values are lower by 0.1
Ketone bodies in treatment of heart failure – A novel concept Ketone bodies in treatment of heart failure: The failing heart reduces fatty acid and glucose oxidation and
Prodrug among DOAC/NOACs – Cardiology MCQ – Answer Which of the following DOAC/NOAC is a prodrug? – Correct answer: a) Dabigatran Only dabigatran etexilate is a prodrug among the
Prodrug among DOAC/NOACs – Cardiology MCQ Which of the following DOAC/NOAC is a prodrug? a) Dabigatran b) Apixaban c) Rivaroxaban d) Edoxaban Post your answer as a comment
Home blood pressure monitoring Home blood pressure monitoring is cheaper than ambulatory BP monitoring and avoids white coat hypertension. Equipment should be validated prior to use as errors