Cardiac Diagnostics

Question 1

Major noninvasive marker of increased risk of CV morbidity/mortality

Answer 1

Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

Question 2

Cornerstone in the diagnosis of acute and chronic ischemic heart disease

Answer 2

Electrocardiogram

Question 3

Ideal imaging modality for cardiac emergencies, pericardial effusion, valve morphology and motion, LV cavity size, systolic function, and wall thickness

Answer 3

2D echocardiography

Question 4

First test of choice for anatomic and hemodynamic information regarding valve disease

Answer 4

2D and Doppler echocardiography

Question 5

Imaging modalities of choice for the evaluation of suspected aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection

Answer 5

CT scan and MRI

Question 6

Gold standard in assessment of anatomy & physiology of heart & associated coronary arteries

Answer 6

Cardiac catheterization and coronary angiography