Review of Cardiology- Cardiology MCQ book

This book is a very comprehensive review of all major topics in cardiology. The intent to help students who are preparing for various entrance examinations in cardiology and for medical residents who want to review cardiology in a short span of time. Cardiology MCQs have been arranged according to the chapters/topics and explanations have been provided along with literature review. The literature review and discussion covers more questions that can be asked in examinations.

Salient features of the book-

1)Organised in multiple choice questions (MCQ)/ quiz format

2)Detailed explanations along with answers and in-depth topic review

3)Covers all the important and frequently asked topics in entrance exams

4)Special section on “Images in Cardiology” as per new pattern

5)Latest clinical trials in cardiology given separately

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ECG Quiz

Case History: A 46-year old female presents with history of palpitations. At the time of palpitations, she also had rapid neck pulsations. She presented to emergency and an ECG was done. What are the findings? What is the diagnosis? Click here to reveal the answer The ECG shows a regular narrow complex tachycardia (ventricular rate of approximately 250/min). The P waves are not clearly visible, but there is a small deflection at the end of QRS in various leads. In lead I, this is pseudo r' and in leads this is pseudo s wave. The patient was found to have AVNRT on EPS and slow pathway was ablated successfully.

ECG of Acute Pulmonary Embolism

Case 1. A 23-year old gentleman presented with history of chest pain and shortness of breath. This was the ECG at the time of presentation. What are the findings? What is the diagnosis? Answer: ECG shows Sinus tachycardia and S1Q3T3 pattern. S1Q3T3 pattern is a specific sign of acute pulmonary embolism. CTPA confirmed the diagnosis. Patient underwent thrombolysis with Tenecteplase successfully with resolution of symptoms.

Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) • Usually develops in last month of pregnancy or first 5 months post-delivery. • Presents as heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (dilated cardiomyopathy) ↳ LV EF < 45% • PPCM is a diagnosis of exclusion. • Risk factors → 1- History of Hypertension, Pre-eclampsia 2- Black women • Incidence → 1 in 2000 live births. • Management → 1. Guideline directed medical therapy for HF- Beta-blockers Hydralazine plus isosorbide dinitrate Diuretics 2. Bromocriptine 3. Low threshold for anticoagulation 4. ...

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