Cardiovascular Quiz

What is the most common symptom of myocardial ischemia?

• Fatigue

• Chest discomfort

• Edema

• Syncope

Dyspnea caused by cardiovascular disease is due to which mechanism?

• Pulmonary embolism

• Myocardial contraction disturbance

• Renal failure

• Increased capillary permeability

What is the primary symptom caused by abnormal heart rhythms?

• Chest discomfort

• Syncope

• Fatigue

• Congestion

Which symptom is NOT exclusive to heart disease?

• Palpitations

• Edema due to liver cirrhosis

• Chest discomfort

• Syncope

Dyspnea in a patient with obesity could be caused by which of the following?

• Cardiovascular disease

• Pulmonary disease

• Anxiety or neurological condition

• All of the above

What imaging modality is used to evaluate heart function and structure non-invasively?

• 2D Echocardiography

• ECG

• Angiogram

• Genetic testing

A patient with chest pain relieved by leaning forward most likely has which condition?

• ACS

• Pericarditis

• Pulmonary embolism

• GERD

BNP levels are measured to assess which of the following conditions?

• Acute coronary syndrome

• Pulmonary embolism

• Volume overload

• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Which is an example of a complete cardiovascular diagnosis?

• Mitral regurgitation and atrial fibrillation

• HPNive CVS, LVH, MR, AF; NYHA Class-3

• NYHA Class-2 with heart failure

• Dilated cardiomyopathy

Chest pain and dyspnea in a patient indicate which condition?

• GERD

• MI, ACS, or cardiac tamponade

• Neurological disease

• Palpitations