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Heart Disease FAQ
Balloon mitral valvotomy is the modern treatment for mitral stenosis (narrowing): balloon at the tip a long tube is used to enlarge the narrowed valve.
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ECG / Electrophysiology
Multifactorial approach needed for prevention of sudden cardiac death at various levels is discussed.
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General Cardiology
Nebivolol and beta 3 mediated cardioprotection: Probable mechanism: eNOS activation resulting in the release of nitric oxide and vasodilation.
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General Cardiology
Beta 3 adrenoceptors are stimulated only at high concentration of catecholamines and act as protection from overstimulation by catecholamines.
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Angiography and Interventions
Ischemia guided myocardial revascularization is important when myocardial revascularization is undertaken in the absence of significant symptoms.
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General Cardiology
Out of hospital cardiac arrest is an important mechanism of death through out the world and the survival rates are poor even in those who are resuscitated.
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Cardiology MCQ
ECG diagnosis:
a) WPW syndrome
b) Left bundle branch block
c) Right bundle branch block
d) None of the above
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Cardiology MCQ
This x-ray suggests:
a) Mediastinal mass
b) Mass lesion in the lung
c) Severe pulmonary arterial hypertension
d) None of the above
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Cardiology MCQ
Rhythm abnormality seen in this ECG:
a) First degree AV block
b) Second degree AV block
c) Complete AV block
d) None of the above
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Cardiology MCQ
This chest X-ray PA view is suggestive of:
a) Tetralogy of Fallot
b) Mitral stenosis
c) Left ventricular aneurysm
d) None of the above
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