Cardiovascular Pathology

Question 1

What is Cor pulmonale?

Answer 1

An alteration in the structure and function of the right ventricle caused by a primary disorder of the respiratory system

Question 2

What can an acute pulmonary embolism lead to cor pulmonale?

Answer 2

A massive PE leads to a sudden increase in pulmonary resistance

Question 3

What would a right bundle branch block show on ECG?

Answer 3

V1-3 show RSR Complexes. This looks like an M shape

Question 4

What would a left bundle branch block show on ECG?

Answer 4

V1 - deep S wave

Question 5

What is Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome?

Answer 5

This is a heart condition that causes tachycardia for prologed periods of time

Question 6

What is the name of the accessory pathway in the WPWS?

Answer 6

Bundle of Kent

Question 7

What side is a Type A preexcitory pathway?

Answer 7

Left

Question 8

What side is a type B preexcitory pathway?

Answer 8

Right

Question 9

What is a constrictive pericarditis?

Answer 9

When a fibrous pericardium constricts the heart

Question 10

The failure of relaxation of which muscle is associated with globus?

Answer 10

Crichopharyngeal muscel

Question 11

What is the tumour maker for hepatocellular carcinoma?

Answer 11

Alpha feto protein

Question 12

What is the tumour marker for colangiocarcinoma?

Answer 12

CA19-9

Question 13

What ECG wave is synchronised cardioversion synched to?

Answer 13

R wave of ventricular contraction