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What type of angina is typically not precipitated by physical exertion or emotional stress?
What type of angina is typically not precipitated by physical exertion or emotional stress?
- Unstable Angina
- Silent Ischemia
- Stable Angina
- Variant Angina Pectoris (correct)
Which type of angina is associated with sudden death?
Which type of angina is associated with sudden death?
- Silent Ischemia
- Unstable Angina
- Stable Angina
- Variant Angina Pectoris (correct)
What condition can usually reverse the reduction in coronary artery diameter seen in Variant Angina Pectoris?
What condition can usually reverse the reduction in coronary artery diameter seen in Variant Angina Pectoris?
- Aspirin
- Beta-blockers
- Statins
- Nitroglycerin (correct)
In individuals with known coronary artery disease, which type of ischemia occurs without any symptoms?
In individuals with known coronary artery disease, which type of ischemia occurs without any symptoms?
What type of angina can progress to crescendo angina and pain at rest in individuals with known stable angina?
What type of angina can progress to crescendo angina and pain at rest in individuals with known stable angina?
Which condition is mentioned as one of the causes of silent ischemia?
Which condition is mentioned as one of the causes of silent ischemia?
What is a recent trend in AICD implantation?
What is a recent trend in AICD implantation?
What has not been proven to have a role in PTCA therapy?
What has not been proven to have a role in PTCA therapy?
What has shown marked improvement in early restenosis rates in coronary disease treatment?
What has shown marked improvement in early restenosis rates in coronary disease treatment?
What has not been found to 'cure' CAD despite promising outcomes?
What has not been found to 'cure' CAD despite promising outcomes?
What is an additional risk factor for CAD in the elderly apart from cardiac medication use?
What is an additional risk factor for CAD in the elderly apart from cardiac medication use?
In contrast to earlier reports, what have recent studies shown regarding CAD?
In contrast to earlier reports, what have recent studies shown regarding CAD?
What is a characteristic of individuals with unstable angina?
What is a characteristic of individuals with unstable angina?
What usually marks the end of the unstable phase in individuals with angina?
What usually marks the end of the unstable phase in individuals with angina?
In very early presentations of MI, what can precede coronary artery dissection and vasospasm?
In very early presentations of MI, what can precede coronary artery dissection and vasospasm?
What is a reason why coronary angiography can be relatively less complex in younger patients?
What is a reason why coronary angiography can be relatively less complex in younger patients?
What is a common cause of most sudden cardiac deaths?
What is a common cause of most sudden cardiac deaths?
Which reversible triggers are mentioned for arrhythmias necessitating electrophysiologic testing?
Which reversible triggers are mentioned for arrhythmias necessitating electrophysiologic testing?
What type of test is considered equal in value to standard exercise testing in individuals who cannot undergo exercise?
What type of test is considered equal in value to standard exercise testing in individuals who cannot undergo exercise?
Which type of scan is widely used in cardiac diagnosis and provides cardiac image 'slices' per second?
Which type of scan is widely used in cardiac diagnosis and provides cardiac image 'slices' per second?
What does CT Angiogram (CTA) reveal non-invasively?
What does CT Angiogram (CTA) reveal non-invasively?
Which procedure involves a catheter being passed into the coronary artery with radiographic contrast material injected into it?
Which procedure involves a catheter being passed into the coronary artery with radiographic contrast material injected into it?
What has caused the rapid expansion in cardiac diagnosis with improved resolution and anatomic clarity?
What has caused the rapid expansion in cardiac diagnosis with improved resolution and anatomic clarity?
What type of test involves magnet circles around the body to align hydrogen nuclei, leading to improved cardiac diagnosis?
What type of test involves magnet circles around the body to align hydrogen nuclei, leading to improved cardiac diagnosis?
What is the measure of pulse pressure?
What is the measure of pulse pressure?
Which condition is associated with elevated pulse pressure?
Which condition is associated with elevated pulse pressure?
What is the primary success rate of PTCA and coronary stenting in the elderly comparable to?
What is the primary success rate of PTCA and coronary stenting in the elderly comparable to?
Which test involves the individual starting at low workloads and progressing to higher, reaching a maximal heart rate determined by age and sex?
Which test involves the individual starting at low workloads and progressing to higher, reaching a maximal heart rate determined by age and sex?
'Supplementary radionuclide and echocardiographic/Doppler imaging during testing' replaced which imaging agent in tests?
'Supplementary radionuclide and echocardiographic/Doppler imaging during testing' replaced which imaging agent in tests?
'Echocardiography/Doppler studies can be done during exercise and compared' to what for better results?
'Echocardiography/Doppler studies can be done during exercise and compared' to what for better results?
