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ECG lead II has: a) Positive pole at left leg and negative pole at right arm b) Positive pole at right leg and negative pole at left arm

Salient findings and diagnosis? Click here for a larger image ECG Challenge – Discussion ECG shows sinus rhythm with heart rate around 83/min. QRS width is around 160

Most common risk factor for aortic dissection in the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection (IRAD):   Correct answer: b) Hypertension   Hypertension was noted in 76.6% in the

Definition of abnormal BP fall during orthostatic challenge with active standing as per 2018 European Society of Cardiology Guidelines for evaluation of syncope: Correct answer:  a) Progressive and sustained

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Most common risk factor for aortic dissection in the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection (IRAD):   a) Diabetes mellitus b) Hypertension c) Marfan syndrome d) Bicuspid aortic valve

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