Cardiovascular History Taking

Question 1

what is the most common cause of myocardial ischaemia

a.atheroscleoris
b.smoking
c.heart failure
d.stenosis

Answer 1

a.atheroscleoris

Question 2

a diffuse tight heavy pressure on the chest, occurring during exertion only and spreading to the neck/left arm (worsened by cold weather) is which type of pain

a.pleuritic
b.angina
c.MI
d.pericarditis

Answer 2

b.angina

Question 3

what is the pattern of angina pain

a.localised
b.diffuse

Answer 3

b.diffuse

Question 4

what type of pain is angina

a.dull , heavy, tight pressure

b.sharp pain

Answer 4

a.dull , heavy, tight pressure

Question 5

sharp pain localised to the sternum exacerbated by deep inspiration and relieved by sitting forwards is common in which condition

a.angina
b.pericarditis
c.pneumonia

Answer 5

b.pericarditis

Question 6

sharp pain localised to the lateral chest wall exacerbated by deep inspiration is known as what

a.angina
b.pleuritic

Answer 6

b.pleuritic

Question 7

which of these is not a cause of dyspnoea at rest

a. heart failure
b.copd
c. poor physical condition
d.MI

Answer 7

d.MI

Question 8

what is orthopnea associated with

a. congestive heart failure
b.systolic heart failure
c.HFReF
d.HFCef

Answer 8

a. congestive heart failure

Question 9

what is paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea usually associated with

a.bronchiectasis
b.conegstive heart failure
c.left sided heart failure
d. emphysema

Answer 9

b.conegstive heart failure