Scores predicting bleeding risk in AF Anticoagulation is vital for reducing the risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation (AF). There are several scores predicting bleeding risk in AF.
HATCH score for progression from paroxysmal to persistent AF HATCH score was developed for prediction of progression from paroxysmal to persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) checks the following: heart
Cause of death in AF – Cardiology MCQ – Answer Commonest cause of death in those with atrial fibrillation – Correct answer: a) Heart failure In a registry involving
CHARGE-AF risk score CHARGE-AF risk score was developed to predict the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) [1]. The derivation cohort for the development of the risk score combined
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)