diagnostic procedures used in cardiology

Question 1

major non invasive marker of increased CV morbidity/ mortality risk

Answer 1

left ventricular hypertrophy

Question 2

Cornerstone in the diagnosis of acute and chronic ischemic heart disease

Answer 2

ECG

Question 3

ideal imaging modality for cardiac emergency

Answer 3

2d Echocardiography

Question 4

gold standard for imaging valve morphology and motion, detection of pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade, and assessment of LV cavity size, systolic function and wall thickness

Answer 4

2d echo

Question 5

gold standard for detecting LV mass and volumes

Answer 5

MRI

Question 6

Imaging modalities of choice for the evaluation of suspected aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection and in distinguishing between restrictive cardiomyopathy and constrictive pericarditis

Answer 6

CT scan and MRI

Question 7

gold standard in assessing the anatomy and physiology of the heart and associated vasculature

Answer 7

Cardiac catheterization and coronary angiography