This GRACE score supports early invasive strategy within 24h.
What is >140?
PHT < ____ ms is specific for severe AR
What is 200?
ECG shows this abnormal rhythm
What is second-degree Mobitz II?
These three beta-blockers are the only ones proven to show mortality benefit in patients with HFrEF
What is bisoprolol, carvedilol and metoprolol succinate?
Pulsatile, painless swelling at the radial access site is suspicious for this complication
What is pseudoaneurysm?
72yo M with PMH of CAD who comes in with sudden chest pain, ST-segment depression and elevated troponin. TIMI score is...
What is 4?
M-mode tracing shows this specific valvular abnormality
What is acute aortic regurgitation?
Tracing seen here shows this type of abnormal rhythm
What is tachy-brady syndrome?
•Sinus bradycardia, ectopic atrial bradycardia, or sinus pause alternating with periods of abnormal atrial tachycardia, atrial flutter, or AF. The tachycardia may be associated with suppression of sinus node automaticity and a sinus pause of variable duration when the tachycardia terminates.
•Permanent pacing can alleviate the symptoms attributable to bradycardia or allow use of medications directed toward treatment of atrial tachyarrhythmias that might exacerbate bradycardia
Patient after AMI has LVEF 40%, elevated BNP and NYHA class I. Cardiologist discharges patient with this stage of HF.
What is Stage B (Pre-HF)?
Reference value of water in HU
What is 0 HU?
A-fib patients undergoing PCI for NSTE-ACS should be on triple therapy for this long
What is 1 week?
Vena contracta is best characterized in this standard echo view
What is PLAX?
This test is used to assess for chronotropic incompetence
What is ECG treadmill stress test?
Exercise electrocardiographic testing is integral to the diagnosis of chronotropic incompetence
Which agents are class I recommendations for treatment of HFpEF
What are diuretics, as needed?
Recommended field of view to cover the entire heart
What is 16 cm?
This oral medication has been shown to reduce contrast-induced AKI in patients undergoing PCI
What is statin?
AR secondary to cusp prolapse is this type on Carpentier classification
What is type II?
This trial showed Bi-V pacing was superior to RV pacing in patients with AVB and LV systolic dysfunction with HF
What is BLOCK-HF trial?
Patients with eGFR < ____ and K > _____ are not candidates for MRA in GDMT
What is eGFR <30, K>5?
# of hours to hold caffeine prior to a CCTA
What is 12 hours?
According to ESC guidelines, what is the LDL goal for patients after ACS?
What is LDL <55?
This phenomenon describes a high-flow velocity jet forcing neighboring blood cells into motion
What is entrainment?
Location of block
What is infra-Hisian conduction disease?
Select all of the following HF patients that have Class I indications for device therapy
A. MI 2 weeks ago with LVEF 30%, NYHA III, on chronic GDMT
B. DCM and LVEF 30%, NYHA III, not on GDMT
C. MI 12 weeks ago with LVEF 35%, NYHA I, on GDMT
D. MI 6 months ago with LVEF 30%, ESRD, Stage IV Lung cancer
E. ICM, LVEF 40%, NYHA III, LBBB, QRS 155
F. DCM, LVEF 35%, NYHA II, LBBB, QRS 150
What is F, only?
Recommended slice thickness for coronary artery calcium score scan
What is 3 mm?