All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

X-ray Chest PA view (CXR-PA) Near normal chest X-ray postero-anterior view with annotations to show tracheal air shadow, air shadow of stomach, descending aortic shadow seen within the

Libman–Sacks endocarditis is seen in: a) Carcinoid syndrome b) Systemic Lupus Erythematosus c) Hypereosinophilic syndrome d) Endocardial fibroelastosis

Can you explain the mechanism of heart muscle contraction? Heart muscle contraction occurs due to the sliding in of actin and myosin myofilaments so that the length of

Convex upwards ST elevation in acute myocardial infarction is known as: 1. Westermark sign 2. Pardee's sign 3. Palla’s sign 4. Hampton's hump

In which situation is AF likely to cause VF? 1. Associated with hyperthyroidism 2. Associated with hypothyroidism 3. When associated with WPW syndrome 4. Associated with MS

NSTEACS with elevation of troponin I levels are best managed by: 1. Early CAG / revascularization 2. NTG infusion 3. Thrombolysis 4. Heparin infusion

Wrong statement about ACE is: 1. Levels are useful in the diagnosis of sarcoidosis 2. ACEI important antihypertensive agents 3. Converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I 4. Degrades bradykinin, a potent vasodilator

Abdominal aortic aneurysm is a life threatening condition as it has a chance to rupture as the size increases. Non-surgical management of a large abdominal aortic aneurysm is

Carcinoid syndrome is characterized by episodic flushes, abdominal pain, diarrhea etc due to a serotonin secreting carcinoid tumour. Wrong statement about carcinoid syndrome? 1. 5-HIAA (5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid) level in

Normally QRS complex is predominantly positive in lead I. A predominantly negative QRS complex in lead I can be seen in all of the following except: 1. Dextrocardia