HCM,Constrictive pericarditis and RCM

Question 1

Cardiac cath findings in constrictive pericarditis

Answer 1

Prominent x and y descents

LV-RV interdependance

Question 2

Restrictive cardiomyopathy cardiac cath findings

Answer 2

Prominent y descent

Absence of LV-RV interdependence

Question 3

Most common mutation in HCM

Answer 3

Mutation in cardiac myosin binding protein C

Question 4

Characteristic feature of Takotsubo CM

Answer 4

Apical ballooning akinesis on left ventriculography

Question 5

Side effects of flecainide cardiotoxicity

Answer 5

Markedly prolonged PR interval, widening of QRS, overt heart failure, TDP

Question 6

Most important predisposing factor for acute aortic dissection in elderly population

Answer 6

HTN

Question 7

Characteristic feature of HCM on ECHO

Answer 7

Ratio of septal to posterior wall thickness more than 1.3:1.0

Question 8

Features of CHB

Answer 8

Regular bradycardia, wide pulse pressure, JVP -cannon waves, variable intensity of S1

Question 9

Indications for permanent pacemaker

Answer 9

Symptomatic sinus node dysfunction
Advanced 2nd or 3rd degree heart block
Persistent and symptomatic 2nd or 3rd degree block post STEMI
Symptomatic hypertensive carotid sinus syndrome and neurocardiogenic syncope