Cardiology — MCQs

A 42-year-old man presents with central, crushing chest pain that radiates to the jaw. The pain occurred while jogging and was alleviated with rest. The ECG is normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A 42-year-old man presents with dizziness on standing, and his systolic blood pressure falls by 50 mm Hg. Which of the following would be most appropriate?

Carcinoid syndrome produces valvular disease primarily involving which valves?

Which of the following is not an absolute contraindication for thrombolytic therapy in acute ST segment elevation myocardial infarction?

A female with a history of recurrent rheumatic fever is on prophylactic penicillin therapy. Which heart valve is least commonly affected in chronic rheumatic heart disease?

A 47-year-old woman presents with a one-week history of progressive shortness of breath, increasing pedal edema, weight loss, and low-grade fever. She has a 40-pack-year smoking history. Physical examination reveals a pulse of 138 bpm, respirations of 34/min, blood pressure of 100/88 mm Hg with a pulsus paradoxus of 22 mm. Pertinent findings include increased jugular venous distension, normal sinus rhythm with distant heart sounds, and an apex beat that is difficult to palpate. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Which artery is most commonly involved in Myocardial Infarction (MI)?

A 25-year-old man with congenital cyanotic heart disease presents to the emergency department with a history of headache. On examination, there is a systolic murmur best heard on the left side of the sternum in the fourth intercostal space. The second heart sound is not split. Temperature is 37.5°C. What is the most likely diagnosis?

All of the following are true about hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, except?

Which condition is characterized by a 'dancing carotid'?