30 Questions
What is the primary purpose of cardiac catheterization?
To evaluate the patient's condition
What is the most common adult disease that can be diagnosed through cardiac catheterization?
Coronary artery disease
What is the purpose of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)?
To relieve arteriosclerotic coronary artery stenosis
What is a contraindication to cardiac catheterization?
All of the above
What is the purpose of angioplasty with stent placement?
To place a metal frame to hold the artery open
What is the most common children problem that can be diagnosed through cardiac catheterization?
Congenital valvular disease
What is the primary purpose of a cardiac catheterization procedure?
To provide a road map of the arteries in the heart and evaluate anatomy
What is a risk factor for cardiac catheterization?
Severe electrolyte imbalance
Who typically performs a cardiac catheterization procedure?
Interventional Radiologist / Cardiologist
What type of equipment is required for a cardiac catheterization procedure?
Fluoro Imaging with Cine-Digital
What is the type of catheter used dependent on?
The type of procedure performed
What is the term for the procedure that provides a road map of the arteries in the heart?
Coronary Angiography
What is the most effective way to treat arteries?
Lifestyle changes, such as a healthy diet and adequate exercise
What is the purpose of a stent coated with a slow-release medication?
To prevent blood clots from forming in a stent
What is the goal of Cardiac Ablation?
To scar small areas in the heart to prevent abnormal electrical signals
What is the purpose of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery?
To bypass coronary artery blockages
What is the type of graft used in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery dependent on?
The number and location of the blockage
What is the term for rapid heartbeats that begin in the upper chambers of the heart?
Supraventricular tachycardias
What is the minimally invasive treatment for arrhythmias?
Cardiac Ablation
What is the result of left heart failure?
Pulmonary oedema
What is the cause of Congestive Heart Failure?
Any of the following: congenital defects, long-term high BP, MI, or valve disorders
What is the result of right heart failure?
Peripheral oedema
What is the term for the partial obstruction of blood flow in the coronary arteries?
Myocardial Ischaemia
What is the term for the narrowing of the aorta?
Coarctation of the aorta
What is the name of the condition where an opening in the septum persists?
Septal defect
Which of the following is a characteristic of Tetralogy of Fallot?
Aorta emerges from both ventricles
What is the term for a disease of the cardiac muscle?
Cardiac myopathy
Which of the following is an abnormal sound that may indicate a valve disorder?
Heart murmur
What is the name of the procedure where a balloon is used to widen a narrowed coronary artery?
Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)
What is the term for the narrowing of the mitral valve?
Mitral stenosis
Evaluate your knowledge of cardiac catheterisation, a process of introducing a catheter into the heart or surrounding vasculature. Learn about anatomy, physiology, and pathology, and how it helps diagnose heart conditions like coronary artery disease and congenital valvular disease. Test your understanding of the treatment of vascular and conduction system disorders.
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