Cardiology MCQ – Primary aldosteronism Primary aldosteronism is an important cause of secondary hypertension. It is characterised by: Low levels of plasma renin and high levels of plasma
Cardiology MCQ – Stroke risk in non valvar AF Stroke risk in chronic non valvar atrial fibrillation was increased by — fold in Framingham study: Two fold Five
Selective vs non selective left bundle branch pacing Left bundle branch pacing is the new method for obtaining physiological pacing to avoid left ventricular dyssynchrony which is common
Downside of His bundle pacing His bundle pacing is an option for physiological pacing compared to right ventricular pacing which can cause dyssynchrony with cardiac failure and atrial
Mechanical chest compression devices for CPR Conventionally cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is done by manual chest compressions, with operators rotating to avoid fatigue. Automatic machines have been developed using
Cardiology MCQ – Anticoagulation in pregnancy – Answer Best maternal outcomes in mechanical prosthetic valves with pregnancy is obtained with: Correct answer: 3. Warfarin Best maternal outcome in
Cardiology MCQ – Anticoagulation in pregnancy Best maternal outcomes in mechanical prosthetic valves with pregnancy is obtained with: Low molecular weight heparin Heparin Warfarin Dabigatran Click here for
ECG Quiz 60 – Discussion Click here for a larger image In most of the leads, the tracing looks like ventricular fibrillation. QRS complexes are seen very well
Cardiology MCQ – Initial Prosthetic Valve – Answer Initial implantation of a prosthetic valve for treatment of valvular heart disease by Charles Hufnagel in 1952 was into which
Cardiology MCQ – Initial Prosthetic Valve Initial implantation of a prosthetic valve for treatment of valvular heart disease by Charles Hufnagel in 1952 was into which position? Aortic