Cardiovascular Medicine Quiz
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Which electrocardiogram lead is best suited to identify a U wave in hypokalemia?

  • Lead I
  • Lead V2,3 (correct)
  • Lead III
  • Lead aVL

What is the characteristic of pericarditis on ECG?

  • PR elevation
  • ST segment depression
  • QR pattern
  • Saddle-shaped ST segment elevation (correct)

What is the initial treatment for symptomatic bradycardia?

  • Beta blockers
  • Temporary pacemaker
  • Permanent pacemaker
  • Atropine (correct)

Which of the following is a contraindication for ambulatory BP monitoring?

<p>Hypertension above 180 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of ventricular rate in atrial fibrillation?

<p>Irregular (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for TIAs (transient ischemic attacks)?

<p>Immediate anti-coagulation with DOACs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic ECG finding in a patient with left main coronary artery occlusion?

<p>Widespread ST depression (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first drug of choice for hypertensive patients below 55 and non-African Caribbean?

<p>ACE inhibitor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic murmur finding in a patient with aortic stenosis?

<p>Louder when the patient is upright (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best initial investigation for a patient presenting with blackouts?

<p>ECG and sitting and standing blood pressures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic presentation of a patient with Meniere's disease?

<p>Ear fullness before dizziness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the criteria for diagnosing familial hypercholesterolemia?

<p>Total cholesterol &gt; 7.5 and a first-degree relative had an MI at &lt; 50 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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