Coarctation of Aorta Quiz

Coarctation of aorta refers to?

• Dilatation of aorta

• Narrowing of aorta

• Absence of aorta

• Dissection of aorta

The most common site for coarctation of aorta is?

• Arch of aorta

• Descending thoracic aorta

• Just distal to origin of left subclavian artery

• Abdominal aorta

Which of the following is a feature of post-ductal coarctation?

• Severe cyanosis in infancy

• Good collateral circulation

• No rib notching

• Right ventricular hypertrophy

The esophagus begins at the level of which vertebra?

• C3

• C5

• C6

• T1

The esophageal constriction at the diaphragm occurs at?

• T6

• T8

• T10

• T12

How many constrictions does the esophagus have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Achalasia cardia is due to?

• Incompetent LES

• Absent LES

• Failure of relaxation of LES

• Esophageal varices

A key feature of achalasia is?

• Gastric reflux

• Barrett’s esophagus

• Bird-beak appearance on barium swallow

• Hiatal hernia

The thoracic duct drains into the?

• Right subclavian vein

• Left subclavian vein

• Left brachiocephalic vein

• Left internal jugular vein

The thoracic duct passes through which opening in diaphragm?

• Aortic hiatus

• Esophageal hiatus

• Caval opening

• Foramen ovale