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What does it indicate if the contour of the heart can be seen through an abnormal shadow in a chest X-ray?
What does it indicate if the contour of the heart can be seen through an abnormal shadow in a chest X-ray?
Why can technetium be used in the imaging of various organs?
Why can technetium be used in the imaging of various organs?
What makes 99technetium particularly versatile in functional imaging?
What makes 99technetium particularly versatile in functional imaging?
What is the fundamental principle of PET scans?
What is the fundamental principle of PET scans?
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Which statement best describes the detection process in a PET scan?
Which statement best describes the detection process in a PET scan?
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What is the primary function of technetium in conventional nuclear imaging?
What is the primary function of technetium in conventional nuclear imaging?
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Why is it crucial that the density of a tumor differs from that of the heart in diagnostic imaging?
Why is it crucial that the density of a tumor differs from that of the heart in diagnostic imaging?
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Which property of technetium contributes to its ability to bind to various chemicals for imaging?
Which property of technetium contributes to its ability to bind to various chemicals for imaging?
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What is the positive predictive value of the exercise ECG if the test shows a positive result?
What is the positive predictive value of the exercise ECG if the test shows a positive result?
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What is the negative predictive value of the exercise ECG if the test shows a negative result?
What is the negative predictive value of the exercise ECG if the test shows a negative result?
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What is the positive predictive value of the stress echocardiography if the test shows a positive result?
What is the positive predictive value of the stress echocardiography if the test shows a positive result?
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What is the negative predictive value of the stress echocardiography if the test shows a negative result?
What is the negative predictive value of the stress echocardiography if the test shows a negative result?
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What is the probability that a man aged in his fifties has prostate cancer given a PSA level of 10 ng/l?
What is the probability that a man aged in his fifties has prostate cancer given a PSA level of 10 ng/l?
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What does 'downstream damage' from a diagnostic screening program refer to?
What does 'downstream damage' from a diagnostic screening program refer to?
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What is the standard cutoff hemoglobin level for anemia in men?
What is the standard cutoff hemoglobin level for anemia in men?
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Why did the doctor prescribe iron medication after finding a hemoglobin of 13.5 g/dl?
Why did the doctor prescribe iron medication after finding a hemoglobin of 13.5 g/dl?
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What does a specificity of 75% in the exercise ECG indicate?
What does a specificity of 75% in the exercise ECG indicate?
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What is the prevalence of prostate cancer in men aged 50 to 60 years?
What is the prevalence of prostate cancer in men aged 50 to 60 years?
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What is the purpose of restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP)?
What is the purpose of restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP)?
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What enables cell differentiation?
What enables cell differentiation?
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Which organelle contains DNA in addition to the nucleus?
Which organelle contains DNA in addition to the nucleus?
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What factor is crucial in the development of cancer tumors?
What factor is crucial in the development of cancer tumors?
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What does an oncogene do?
What does an oncogene do?
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What instructs the sequence of amino acids in a protein?
What instructs the sequence of amino acids in a protein?
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What is the process called by which an immature cell develops specialized structures?
What is the process called by which an immature cell develops specialized structures?
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What is a function of membrane proteins?
What is a function of membrane proteins?
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What triggers an action potential in a nerve cell?
What triggers an action potential in a nerve cell?
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How is genetic information transmitted in cells?
How is genetic information transmitted in cells?
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Where does the Krebs cycle take place in the cell?
Where does the Krebs cycle take place in the cell?
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What is the major function of ribosomes in a cell?
What is the major function of ribosomes in a cell?
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What are the major components of the cytoskeleton?
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What defines the direction of genetic information flow according to the central dogma of molecular biology?
What defines the direction of genetic information flow according to the central dogma of molecular biology?
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What is the most important event that happens during the synthesis (S) phase of the cell cycle?
What is the most important event that happens during the synthesis (S) phase of the cell cycle?
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What is the primary function of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR)?
What is the primary function of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR)?
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What does the method of restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) accomplish?
What does the method of restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) accomplish?
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What is the term for the process by which initial immature cells develop specialized structures and functions?
What is the term for the process by which initial immature cells develop specialized structures and functions?
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Which of the following organelles also contains its own DNA?
Which of the following organelles also contains its own DNA?
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What central factor is crucial in the development of cancer tumors?
What central factor is crucial in the development of cancer tumors?
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What defines an oncogene?
What defines an oncogene?
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What instructs the amino acid sequence of a particular protein?
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Which factor contributes to the functionality of membrane proteins?
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What triggers an action potential?
What triggers an action potential?
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How can genetic information flow in cells be described?
How can genetic information flow in cells be described?
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If a patient has a resting cardiac output of 4.5 l/min and a heart rate of 60 beats per minute, what is the stroke volume?
If a patient has a resting cardiac output of 4.5 l/min and a heart rate of 60 beats per minute, what is the stroke volume?
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What is the ejection fraction for a patient with a left ventricular end diastolic volume of 150 ml and a stroke volume of 60 ml?
What is the ejection fraction for a patient with a left ventricular end diastolic volume of 150 ml and a stroke volume of 60 ml?
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During rest, if a cross-country skier has an end diastolic left ventricular volume of 250 ml and a cardiac output of 4.8 litres/min, what is the resting ejection fraction?
During rest, if a cross-country skier has an end diastolic left ventricular volume of 250 ml and a cardiac output of 4.8 litres/min, what is the resting ejection fraction?
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Which particle is the primary energy source utilized in a PET scan for imaging?
Which particle is the primary energy source utilized in a PET scan for imaging?
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Which component in an MR system is essential for spatial encoding of the signal?
Which component in an MR system is essential for spatial encoding of the signal?
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Which imaging method should not be used to locate steel fragments in a child's body for safety reasons?
Which imaging method should not be used to locate steel fragments in a child's body for safety reasons?
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What is the primary origin of the signal in clinical magnetic resonance imaging?
What is the primary origin of the signal in clinical magnetic resonance imaging?
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What does T1-relaxation refer to in MRI?
What does T1-relaxation refer to in MRI?
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What primarily distinguishes T1 from T2 relaxation in MRI?
What primarily distinguishes T1 from T2 relaxation in MRI?
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What is the primary function of the sodium-potassium pump?
What is the primary function of the sodium-potassium pump?
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What is a result of the sodium-potassium pump process?
What is a result of the sodium-potassium pump process?
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Where in the cell does the Krebs cycle take place?
Where in the cell does the Krebs cycle take place?
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What must the resting heart rate be to maintain a normal cardiac output of 4.5 l/min, given an end diastolic left ventricular volume of 300 ml and an ejection fraction of 21%?
What must the resting heart rate be to maintain a normal cardiac output of 4.5 l/min, given an end diastolic left ventricular volume of 300 ml and an ejection fraction of 21%?
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Given a cardiac output of 4.5 l/min and a heart rate of 92 beats/min with an end diastolic left ventricular volume of 250 ml, what is the ejection fraction?
Given a cardiac output of 4.5 l/min and a heart rate of 92 beats/min with an end diastolic left ventricular volume of 250 ml, what is the ejection fraction?
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What defines the location of anaerobic respiration in the cell?
What defines the location of anaerobic respiration in the cell?
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What is the main component that makes up the cytoskeleton?
What is the main component that makes up the cytoskeleton?
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For a cross country skier with an end diastolic left ventricular volume of 250 ml, what is the resting ejection fraction if his cardiac output is 4.8 l/min and heart rate is 42 beats/min?
For a cross country skier with an end diastolic left ventricular volume of 250 ml, what is the resting ejection fraction if his cardiac output is 4.8 l/min and heart rate is 42 beats/min?
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What is the primary function of ribosomes in cells?
What is the primary function of ribosomes in cells?
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What is the maximal cardiac output for a male endurance athlete whose maximal heart rate is 185 beats/min and who can increase his ejection fraction to 85%, given a constant end diastolic volume during exercise?
What is the maximal cardiac output for a male endurance athlete whose maximal heart rate is 185 beats/min and who can increase his ejection fraction to 85%, given a constant end diastolic volume during exercise?
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What is the limit between high normal blood pressure (prehypertension) and manifest hypertension (stage 1)?
What is the limit between high normal blood pressure (prehypertension) and manifest hypertension (stage 1)?
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During blood pressure measurement, what happens when the systolic pressure equals the pressure in the cuff?
During blood pressure measurement, what happens when the systolic pressure equals the pressure in the cuff?
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What is the most significant event during the S phase of the cell cycle?
What is the most significant event during the S phase of the cell cycle?
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What does the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method accomplish?
What does the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method accomplish?
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Which vessels are primarily responsible for peripheral resistance in the circulatory system?
Which vessels are primarily responsible for peripheral resistance in the circulatory system?
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What is the main site for regulating peripheral resistance in blood vessels?
What is the main site for regulating peripheral resistance in blood vessels?
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What always happens to blood dynamics when there is a narrowing in a short segment of a blood vessel?
What always happens to blood dynamics when there is a narrowing in a short segment of a blood vessel?
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What happens to blood dynamics through a calcified aortic valve during systole?
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Given a blood vessel with a cross-sectional area of 1 cm² and a blood velocity of 1 m/s, what is the cross-sectional area of a stenosis where blood velocity increases to 4 m/s?
Given a blood vessel with a cross-sectional area of 1 cm² and a blood velocity of 1 m/s, what is the cross-sectional area of a stenosis where blood velocity increases to 4 m/s?
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Which statement is correct about excitation-contraction coupling in cardiac muscle?
Which statement is correct about excitation-contraction coupling in cardiac muscle?
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What is the energy-demanding process in muscle cells responsible for relaxation?
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Which measure of repeatability would best compare the accuracy of different measures of left ventricular function?
Which measure of repeatability would best compare the accuracy of different measures of left ventricular function?
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What is the maximal cardiac output for the endurance runner with an end diastolic left ventricular volume of 220 ml?
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What is the resting ejection fraction for the endurance athlete with a normal cardiac output of 5.5 litres/min and a heart rate of 42 beats/min?
What is the resting ejection fraction for the endurance athlete with a normal cardiac output of 5.5 litres/min and a heart rate of 42 beats/min?
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What is the correct cutoff for high normal blood pressure (prehypertension) compared to manifest hypertension (stage 1)?
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During the measurement of blood pressure, what occurs when the systolic pressure equals the pressure in the cuff?
During the measurement of blood pressure, what occurs when the systolic pressure equals the pressure in the cuff?
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Which vessels are primarily responsible for most of the peripheral resistance in the circulatory system?
Which vessels are primarily responsible for most of the peripheral resistance in the circulatory system?
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What is the primary site for regulating peripheral resistance within the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary site for regulating peripheral resistance within the cardiovascular system?
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What occurs to the blood velocity in a narrowed segment of a blood vessel?
What occurs to the blood velocity in a narrowed segment of a blood vessel?
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What happens to blood dynamics through a calcified and narrowed aortic valve during systole?
What happens to blood dynamics through a calcified and narrowed aortic valve during systole?
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If the cross-sectional area of the normal part of a blood vessel is 1 cm² and the blood velocity is 1 m/s, what is the cross-sectional area at the stenosis if the velocity increases to 4 m/s?
If the cross-sectional area of the normal part of a blood vessel is 1 cm² and the blood velocity is 1 m/s, what is the cross-sectional area at the stenosis if the velocity increases to 4 m/s?
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What is correct regarding excitation-contraction coupling?
What is correct regarding excitation-contraction coupling?
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What is the resting ejection fraction of the male cross country skier with a left ventricular end diastolic volume of 250 ml?
What is the resting ejection fraction of the male cross country skier with a left ventricular end diastolic volume of 250 ml?
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Which of the following values indicates the limit between high normal blood pressure and manifest hypertension?
Which of the following values indicates the limit between high normal blood pressure and manifest hypertension?
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What energy-demanding process in the cell is required for muscle relaxation?
What energy-demanding process in the cell is required for muscle relaxation?
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What is the stroke volume for a patient with a resting cardiac output of 4.5 l/min and a heart rate of 60 beats per minute?
What is the stroke volume for a patient with a resting cardiac output of 4.5 l/min and a heart rate of 60 beats per minute?
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What occurs to blood flow and dynamics through a narrowed segment of a blood vessel?
What occurs to blood flow and dynamics through a narrowed segment of a blood vessel?
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What ejection fraction would result in a left ventricular end diastolic volume of 150 ml and a stroke volume of 60 ml?
What ejection fraction would result in a left ventricular end diastolic volume of 150 ml and a stroke volume of 60 ml?
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What is the ejection fraction of another endurance runner with an end diastolic left ventricular volume of 220 ml and a normal cardiac output of 4.7 litres/min?
What is the ejection fraction of another endurance runner with an end diastolic left ventricular volume of 220 ml and a normal cardiac output of 4.7 litres/min?
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Which vessels are primarily responsible for most of the peripheral resistance?
Which vessels are primarily responsible for most of the peripheral resistance?
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When blood is passing through a narrowed aortic valve, what happens to blood velocity during systole?
When blood is passing through a narrowed aortic valve, what happens to blood velocity during systole?
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What would be the correct cross sectional area of a stenosis segment in a blood vessel if the normal segment has an area of 1 cm² and a blood velocity increase from 1 m/s to 4 m/s?
What would be the correct cross sectional area of a stenosis segment in a blood vessel if the normal segment has an area of 1 cm² and a blood velocity increase from 1 m/s to 4 m/s?
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What is the stroke volume for a patient with a resting cardiac output of 4.5 l/min and a heart rate of 60 beats per minute?
What is the stroke volume for a patient with a resting cardiac output of 4.5 l/min and a heart rate of 60 beats per minute?
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During exercise, what is the maximum ejection fraction that the male cross country skier can achieve?
During exercise, what is the maximum ejection fraction that the male cross country skier can achieve?
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What happens to muscle during relaxation and what is the energy demanding process involved?
What happens to muscle during relaxation and what is the energy demanding process involved?
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In a scenario where a patient has a left ventricular end diastolic volume of 150 ml and a stroke volume of 60 ml, what is the ejection fraction?
In a scenario where a patient has a left ventricular end diastolic volume of 150 ml and a stroke volume of 60 ml, what is the ejection fraction?
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What is the ejection fraction for a patient with a left ventricular end diastolic volume of 150 ml, a cardiac output of 4.8 l/min, and a heart rate of 80 beats per minute?
What is the ejection fraction for a patient with a left ventricular end diastolic volume of 150 ml, a cardiac output of 4.8 l/min, and a heart rate of 80 beats per minute?
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What is the maximum cardiac output of another endurance runner during exercise with a maximal heart rate of 185 beats per minute?
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What conclusion can be drawn from an ejection fraction dropping from 45% to 38% in a patient with a history of infarct?
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What is the sensitivity of a diagnostic test?
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What is meant by the positive predictive value of a test?
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If a 50-year-old man has a positive exercise ECG result, what is the expected positive predictive value of this test given a 4% risk of significant coronary disease?
If a 50-year-old man has a positive exercise ECG result, what is the expected positive predictive value of this test given a 4% risk of significant coronary disease?
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What will be the negative predictive value of a test that shows a negative result for coronary heart disease?
What will be the negative predictive value of a test that shows a negative result for coronary heart disease?
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Given a positive result from a stress echocardiography, what is the positive predictive value provided the test has a sensitivity of 80% and specificity of 90%?
Given a positive result from a stress echocardiography, what is the positive predictive value provided the test has a sensitivity of 80% and specificity of 90%?
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What is the negative predictive value if the stress echocardiography shows a negative result for coronary heart disease?
What is the negative predictive value if the stress echocardiography shows a negative result for coronary heart disease?
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What is the probability that a 50-year-old man with an elevated PSA of 10 ng/l has cancer, given a cutoff of 4 ng/l?
What is the probability that a 50-year-old man with an elevated PSA of 10 ng/l has cancer, given a cutoff of 4 ng/l?
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What does 'downstream damage' refer to in the context of diagnostic screening programs?
What does 'downstream damage' refer to in the context of diagnostic screening programs?
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In the screening for anemia, if a patient's hemoglobin drops from 14.2 g/dl to 13.5 g/dl, what should the doctor conclude?
In the screening for anemia, if a patient's hemoglobin drops from 14.2 g/dl to 13.5 g/dl, what should the doctor conclude?
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Based on the specificity and sensitivity of the exercise ECG, what is the impact of false positives in diagnosis?
Based on the specificity and sensitivity of the exercise ECG, what is the impact of false positives in diagnosis?
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Which factor primarily affects the interpretation of screening tests in a general population?
Which factor primarily affects the interpretation of screening tests in a general population?
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What should be the approach to managing patients who have borderline ejection fractions?
What should be the approach to managing patients who have borderline ejection fractions?
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What conclusion could be drawn about a man with a negative stress echocardiography despite high sensitivity and specificity?
What conclusion could be drawn about a man with a negative stress echocardiography despite high sensitivity and specificity?
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Study Notes
Chest X-Ray Tumor Analysis
- Abnormal shadow in chest X-ray resembling a tumor (indicated by arrows)
- Solid tumor and heart have similar X-ray density
- Observation: Heart contour visible through the tumor
- Conclusion: The tumor likely lies at a different level (front to back) within the chest cavity, rather than outside the chest.
Technetium in Nuclear Imaging
- Technetium is versatile in functional imaging due to its varied isotopes with different tissue affinities.
- Technetium isotopes are readily available, meaning they can be bound to many different molecules that target specific tissues.
99mTc Versatility
- 99mTc's versatility in functional imaging stems from its ability to bind to various chemical substances which have different affinities for different cells.
PET Scan Principle
- PET scans utilize positrons emitted from injected radioisotopes.
- Positrons annihilate with electrons, producing two gamma photons traveling in opposite directions.
- Detectors around the patient capture these gamma photons, allowing the concentration of the radioisotope to be mapped in a cross-section.
X-Ray vs. PET Primary Energy Source
- X-ray imaging uses electrons as the primary energy source.
- PET scans use positrons.
MRI Spatial Encoding
- Gradient coils within the MRI machine enable spatial encoding of the signal produced by hydrogen nuclei.
Imaging Methods for Steel Fragments
- Ultrasound is a suitable method for locating steel fragments.
- X-rays are appropriate to locate steel fragments.
- MRI is appropriate for some cases.
- Nuclear imaging is not recommended for steel fragment localization due to potential safety concerns.
MRI Signal Origin
- The signal in MRI originates from hydrogen nuclei (protons) in water molecules, not injected magnetic particles.
T1-Relaxation in MRI
- T1-relaxation refers to the regrowth of longitudinal magnetization towards its thermal equilibrium value.
T1 vs. T2 Relaxation
- T1-relation depends on the difference in energy states of the "up" and "down" states in the nucleus.
- T2-relaxation includes dephasing of transverse magnetization due to different factors besides longitudinal magnetization.
Sodium-Potassium Pump Function
- The sodium-potassium pump actively transports sodium and potassium ions against their concentration gradients, using energy in the form of ATP.
Sodium-Potassium Pump Result
- The sodium-potassium pump establishes ion gradients across cell membranes.
- These gradients contribute to the generation of resting membrane potentials.
- The difference in concentration of intracellular versus extracellular potassium and sodium are the drivers of the membrane potential.
Krebs Cycle Location
- The Krebs cycle takes place within the mitochondria.
Anaerobic Respiration Location
- Anaerobic respiration, where glucose is broken down to lactic acid, occurs in the cytoplasm.
Cytoskeleton Composition
- The cytoskeleton is composed primarily of protein, not phospholipids, glycogen, or cholesterol.
Ribosome Function
- Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.
Central Dogma of Molecular Biology
- The flow of genetic information is unidirectional: DNA → RNA → protein.
S Phase of Cell Cycle
- The most important event in the S phase of the cell cycle is DNA replication.
PCR Method
- PCR amplifies small amounts of DNA into multiple copies.
RFLP Method
- RFLP breaks up DNA strands into smaller fragments for comparison across different samples.
Paternity Testing Probability
- The most probable father is determined by comparing DNA profiles. The candidate that matches the child's profile would be the most probable father.
Cell Differentiation
- Cell differentiation is caused by different genes being active in different tissues, not by differing genes, replication mechanisms, or translation.
Organelles with DNA
- Mitochondria and nucleus contain DNA, excluding centrosomes, golgi, and endoplasmic reticulum.
Cancer Tumor Development
- Mutations are crucial in cancer development.
Oncogene Definition
- An oncogene is a mutated gene regulating cell growth and death.
Protein Sequence Instructions
- The DNA base sequence in a gene determines the amino acid sequence of a protein.
Cell Differentiation Explanation
- Cell differentiation is the process of an immature cell developing specialized structures and functions.
Membrane Protein Function
- Membrane proteins are responsible for binding peptide hormones to the cell surface.
Action Potential Trigger
- Action potentials are triggered by a partial depolarization of the cell membrane, not by calcium influx or outflux.
Genetic Information Transmission
- Genetic information is transmitted in cells via DNA → RNA → protein.
DNA Cellular Location
- DNA is found in the cell nucleus and mitochondria, not only the nucleus, ribosomes or sarcoplasmic reticulum.
Cardiac Output Calculation
- Cardiac output (CO) is calculated by multiplying heart rate (HR) by stroke volume (SV). CO = HR x SV.
- Ejection fraction (EF) is the percentage of blood pumped out of the ventricle during each contraction. EF = (SV/EDV) x 100
- Stroke volume (SV) = CO / HR
Hypertension Definition
- The limit between high normal blood pressure (prehypertension) and stage 1 hypertension is 140/90 mmHg.
Blood Pressure Measurement
- Systolic pressure being equal to the cuff pressure is the point where the artery starts to open.
- Diastolic pressure is equal to the cuff pressure when the blood flow in the artery is continuous.
Blood Pressure Regulation
- Arterioles are the primary sites for regulating peripheral resistance.
Blood Flow in Vessel Narrowing
- As blood flow through a narrowing vessel segment, velocity will increase by the principle of continuity and flow will decrease.
Aortic Valve Narrowing
- A narrowing aortic valve will increase flow velocity and decrease flow during systole.
Stenosis Cross Sectional Area
- A narrowed section of a blood vessel will exhibit an increase in velocity. To maintain the blood flow, the cross-sectional area must decrease in proportion to the increase in velocity.
Excitation-Contraction Coupling
- The action potential triggers intracellular calcium release in muscle cells which binds to contractile (actin and myosin) proteins, causing contraction.
Muscle Relaxation Energy Demands
- The energy-demanding process for muscle relaxation is the active removal of calcium ions from the cytoplasm.
Reproducibility in Measuring Left Ventricular Function
- Limits of agreement is suitable to compare the variability of different measures.
Judgment of Worsening Heart Failure and significance of Ejection Fraction (EF) Change
- A 7% points drop in ejection fraction is not necessarily significant when the limits of agreement are ±10%.
- An ejection fraction below 40% is considered a strong indication of reduced heart function, and should be treated.
Diagnostic Test Sensitivity
- Sensitivity is the probability of a positive test result when the condition is present.
Diagnostic Test Positive Predictive Value
- Positive predictive value is the probability of having a disease if a test is positive.
Diagnostic Screening Program Downstream Damage
- Downstream damage in screening programs is most often over-diagnosis, where harmless conditions are treated to the detriment of resources and the health of the patient.
Hemoglobin Measurement Variability and Significance of Drop
- A change in hemoglobin (Hb) measurement is not necessarily significant when measured variability is taken into account.
Exercise ECG Positive Predictive Value
- Positive predictive value is the probability that a person has a disease, given a positive test result.
Stress Echocardiography Positive Predictive Value
- Positive predictive value in stress echocardiography is the probability that a person has coronary artery disease given a positive result.
PSA Test Positive Predictive Value
- Positive predictive value is the probability a person will have a disease given a positive test result.
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Explore the principles and applications of nuclear imaging, particularly focusing on chest X-ray tumor analysis and the role of Technetium isotopes in functional imaging. This quiz covers the basics of PET scan technology and the significance of various isotopes. Test your understanding of imaging techniques and their diagnostic capabilities.