Category Archives: Clinical Cardiology

In which pulse is bisferiens pulse better appreciated?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Johnson Francis | Permalink Comments Off

Bisferiens pulse of free aortic regurgitation (AR) is better seen in brachial arterial tracing.

Clinical Cardiology

What are the situations in which a person with significant mitral stenosis become less symptomatic?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Johnson Francis | Permalink Comments Off

This occurs when there is associated tricuspid stenosis, pulmonary hypertension or atrial septal defect. Tricuspid stenois and pulmonary hypertension decreases the volume of blood reaching the pulmonary capillaries [..]

Clinical Cardiology

Cardiology MCQ 60 – Restenosis vs inadequate valvotomy

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Johnson Francis | Permalink 1

For differentiating mitral restenosis after closed mitral valvotomy from unsuccessful valvotomy by the history following feature is needed: a. Worsening of symptoms soon after valvotomy b. Sustained improvement [..]

Cardiology MCQ, Clinical Cardiology, DM Cardiology Entrance

Cardiology MCQ 58 – Osler’s sign

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Johnson Francis | Permalink Comments Off

Osler’s sign is seen with: a. White coat hypertension b. Postural hypotension c. Pseudohypertension d. Postural orthostatic tachycardia Correct answer: c. Pseudohypertension Osler’s sign is the palpability of [..]

Cardiology MCQ, Clinical Cardiology, DM Cardiology Entrance

Cardiology MCQ 55 – Kussmaul sign

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Johnson Francis | Permalink 1

Kussmaul sign in JVP may seen in all of the following except: a. Pulmonary embolism b. Right ventricular infarction c. Constrictive pericarditis d. Cardiac tamponade Correct answer: d. [..]

Cardiology MCQ, Clinical Cardiology, DM Cardiology Entrance