Definition of abnormal BP fall during orthostatic challenge with active standing as per 2018 European Society of Cardiology Guidelines for evaluation of syncope: a) Progressive and sustained fall
Which of the following is not a method for assessing the response to orthostatic challenge in the evaluation of syncope? Correct answer: a) Carotid sinus massage Carotid sinus
Propranolol found superior to Metoprolol for electrical storm: The study by Chatzidou S et al has found that propranolol is superior to metoprolol in the treatment of electrical
Which of the following does not indicate a high risk feature in the history of a syncopal event? Correct answer: d) Occurs after prolonged standing or in crowded
Which of the following is not a method for assessing the response to orthostatic challenge in the evaluation of syncope? a) Carotid sinus massage b) 24 hour ambulatory
Neoatherosclerosis in bioresorbable vascular scaffold: Concerns about the long term utility of bioresorbable vascular scaffold (BVS) in different aspects have been raised. The latest is about neoatherosclerosis within the segments treated
Commonest sustained arrhythmia in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: Correct answer: d) Atrial fibrillation Atrial fibrillation (AF) can occur in about 1/5th of cases of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Factors predisposing to
Which of the following does not indicate a high risk feature in the history of a syncopal event? a) Associated with new onset of chest discomfort or breathlessness
A sudden cessation of cerebral blood flow of — seconds causes syncope: Correct answer: b) 6-8 seconds A fall of systolic blood pressure to 50–60 mmHg at the
Most common cause of acquired heart disease in children in developed countries: Correct answer: c) Kawasaki disease Timely treatment of Kawasaki disease with intravenous immunoglobulin can reduce the incidence
