8 Questions
What is the natural pacemaker of the heart that generates 60-100 beats per minute?
SA node
Which valve is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle?
Bicuspid valve
Which valve is responsible for preventing backflow of blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium?
Bicuspid/ Mitral Valve
In the electrical conduction of the heart, which structure is responsible for conducting the electrical impulses to the Purkinje Fibers?
Bundle Branches
Which artery supplies the heart's lower chambers and can be blocked during a heart attack, leading to ST segment elevation?
Coronary Artery (RCA)
What is the purpose of an Angiogram in the Catheterization Laboratory?
To visualize narrowed and blocked coronary arteries
Which artery is the preferred site for a Coronary Angiogram in the Catheterization Laboratory?
Radial Artery (Transradial)
Why is checking Creatinine levels important before undergoing a diagnostic angiogram?
Because the dye used in angiograms is nephrotoxic
Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the heart, including the 4 chambers, layers of the heart, and the functions of arteries and veins. Explore cardio-related terms such as S1, S2, and S3.
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