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Tissue Doppler derived atrial conduction time: PA-TDI Total atrial conduction time (TACT) denotes the total period required for atrial activation. Conventionally it is measured using signal averaged electrocardiogram
Cardiac maladaptations to heavy exercise – Cardiology MCQ – Answer Potential cardiac maladaptations to high volume vigorous exercise: d) All of the above Although moderate intensity exercise has
Targets for ablation in AF Main targets for ablation in AF (atrial fibrillation), especially paroxysmal AF are the pulmonary veins. Foci in pulmonary veins are thought to be
Cause of death in AF – Cardiology MCQ Commonest cause of death in those with atrial fibrillation: a) Heart failure b) Myocardial infarction c) Stroke d) None of
Vericiguat for HFrEF Vericiguat is a new medication for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). It is an oral soluble guanylate cyclase stimulator. VICTORIA trial [1] evaluated
Wavelength of reentry – Cardiology MCQ – Answer Wavelength of reentry is the distance traveled by the reentry wave during a refractory period. Is is – Correct answer: a)
Persistent atrial fibrillation – Cardiology MCQ – Answer Persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) is AF which persists more than – Correct answer: c) 7 days Paroxysmal AF is recurrent
Beneficial effects of regular physical activity Regular physical activity has a lot of cardiovascular beneficial effects in various domains. Beneficial effects on preventing atherosclerosis Regular exercise can bring
Cardiac maladaptations to heavy exercise – Cardiology MCQ Potential cardiac maladaptations to high volume vigorous exercise: a) Exercise induced cardiac biomarker release b) Myocardial fibrosis c) Atrial fibrillation