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Negative predictive value of echocardiography in pulmonary embolism: a) 20 - 30 % b) 40 - 50% c) 60 - 70% d) 80 - 90%

Which of the following is not useful in the treatment of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM)? a) Verapamil b) Metoprolol c) Isoprenaline d) Disopyramide

Ventilation / perfusion scan is preferred over CT angiography for detection of pulmonary embolism in: a) Pregnancy b) Contrast allergy c) Multiple myeloma d) All of the above

Which of the following are phenocopies of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? a) Fabry disease b) Noonan's syndrome c) Friedrich ataxia d) All of the above

Rate of recurrence of venous thromboembolism at one year: a) 6% b) 13% b) 20% c) 25%

Arterial embolectomy is done using Fogarty catheter.

Antihypertensives to be avoided in heart failure include all of the following except: a) Verapamil b) Moxonidine c) Diltiazem d) Enalapril

Advantages of eplerenone compared to spironolactone include all of the following except: a) Lower progestational effect b) Lower anti androgenic effect c) Lower chance of gynecomastia d) Lower chance of hyperkalemia

Nitroglycerin is contraindicated in myocardial infarction associated with: a) Hypertension b) Left ventricular failure c) Angina d) Right ventricular infarction

The most important factor is the left ventricular function. Those with poor left ventricular function have poor survival.