Cardiology

Question 1

Cardiac tumor with increased vascularity and pericardial effusion

Answer 1

Angiosarcomas are rare malignant cardiac tumors that preferentially arise within the right atrium; they are commonly associated with pericardial effusion.

Question 2

Cardiac tumor that presents as multiple benign mural masses and often demonstrate spontaneous resolution

Answer 2

Rhabdomyomas are the most common primary cardiac tumor in children and are frequently associated with tuberous sclerosis. These tumors typically present as multiple benign mural masses and often demonstrate spontaneous resolution.

Question 3

PAD cholesterol management

Answer 3

High-intensity statin therapy should be initiated in patients aged 75 years or younger with clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with the aim of achieving a 50% or greater reduction in LDL cholesterol levels.