Monthly Archives: October 2012

ECG Quiz 8

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin | Permalink 0

What is the rhythm? a) Sinus rhythm b) Low atrial rhythm c) Idioventricular rhythm d) None of the above Answer: b) Low atrial rhythm ECG showing negative P [..]

DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance, ECG

Assessment of coronary microvascular obstruction by CMR

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin | Permalink 0

Contrast enhanced cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging is considered to be the gold standard for assessment of coronary microvascular obstruction. Magnetic resonance imaging of the heart is obtained [..]

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance imaging

Simple ECG Quiz 7

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin | Permalink 0

What is the rhythm? a) Sinus bradycardia b) Idioventricular rhythm c) Junctional rhythm d) None of the above Answer: c) Junctional rhythm Regular narrow QRS rhythm at 60 [..]

DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance, ECG

X-ray Quiz 9

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin | Permalink 0

This X-ray shows a semilunar shadow of intimal calcification in aortic knuckle (yellow arrow). The position of this calcification can be helpful in the diagnosis of: a) Aortoarteritis [..]

Cardiology MCQ, Cardiology X-ray, DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance

What is this imaging modality?

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin | Permalink 0

What is this imaging modality? a) Magnetic resonance angiography b) Conventional coronary angiography c) Cardiac 3D mapping d) Coronary CT angiogram with 3D reconstruction Answer: d) Coronary CT angiogram [..]

Cardiac CT scan

Simple ECG Quiz 6

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin | Permalink 0

ECG is suggestive of: a) Acute anterior wall myocardial infarction b) Old inferior wall infarction c) Hyperacute inferior wall infarction d) Posterior wall infarction Answer: c) Hyperacute inferior wall [..]

Cardiology MCQ, DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance, ECG

Cardiology MCQ – Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin | Permalink 0

The cut off value for septal thickness above which the risk of sudden cardiac death is considered high in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is: a) 15 mm b) 20 mm [..]

Cardiology MCQ, DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance

ECG Quiz 5

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin | Permalink 0

The rhythm in this ECG is suggestive of a) Sinus tachycardia b) Atrial fibrillation c) Supraventricular tachycardia d) None of the above Correct answer: c) Supraventricular tachycardia Supraventricular [..]

Cardiology MCQ, DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance, ECG

X-ray Quiz 8

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin | Permalink 0

This X-ray is suggestive of: a) Multivalvular heart disease b) Pericardial effusion c) Ebstein’s anomaly of tricuspid valve d) None of the above Answer: b) Gross enlargement of [..]

Cardiology X-ray

DM Cardiology Entrance – PGI Chandigarh: January 2013 session

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin | Permalink 0

Last date for receipt of application: 06.10.2012 (up to 1.00 PM) for the Postdoctoral courses for the academic session starting from 1st January, 2013. Prospectus at: http://pgimer.nic.in/code/pdf/AdmNoti2013.pdf Number [..]

DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance