All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

Anti-ischemic mechanism of action of ranolazine is by: a) Negative inotropic effect b) Positive inotropic effect c) Negative lusitropic effect d) Positive lusitropic effect

Type 5 myocardial infarction (MI): a) MI due to plaque rupture b) MI secondary to hypotension c) MI due to stent thrombosis d) MI associated with CABG

Which of the following is not a measure of ventricular repolarization? a) QT dispersion b) T wave width c) QRS-T angle d) QRS width

Negative delta and QRS in inferior leads suggest: a) Posteroseptal pathway b) Anteroseptal pathway c) Left lateral pathway d) Right lateral pathway

Hydration prior to angio is useful to: a) Reduce contrast nephropathy b) Reduce thrombotic episodes in cyanotics c) Reduce pulmonary edema d) a and b are true

Hepatoclavicular view is a) LAO 40 / cranial 40 b) RAO 40 / caudal 40 c) LAO 40 / caudal 40 d) RAO 40 / cranial 40

Myocardial performance index is ratio of: a) EDV to ESV b) SV to EDV c) Isovolumetric activity to ventricular ejection d) Systole to diastole

Right coronary angiogram by transradial route showing a non dominant right coronary artery (RCA) supplying collaterals to distal LAD.

Change in systolic pressure with IABP in augmented beats: a) Falls by 10% b) Rises by 15% c) No change d) Biphasic response

Wrong statement about digoxin in heart failure: a) No mortality benefit b) Reduces symptoms c) Reduces recurrent hospitalizations d) Class I recommendation