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Posts Tagged ‘atrioventricular nodal re-entrant tachycardia

AVNRT

Posted by: Johnson Francis on: 19 Sep, 2009

Which of the following rhythms is taken as a marker of successful ablation of atrioventricular nodal re-entrant tachycardia (AVNRT)? A. Ventricular tachycardia B. Sinus rhythm C. Junctional rhythm D. Atrial fibrillation Answer: C Usually a short run of accelerated junctional rhythm occurs during successful radiofrequency catheter ablation of AVNRT. Non inducibility of tachycardia is an [...]

Cardiology Multiple Choice Questions 1

Posted by: Johnson Francis on: 30 Sep, 2008

1. Trimetazidine is an antianginal agent which acts by inhibition of: A. Beta oxidation of fatty acids B. Anaerobic metabolism of glucose C. Calicum channels D. Beta adrenergic receptors Answer: A. Beta oxidation of fatty acids Normal myocardium utilises more of fatty acids than glucose for energy production. Oxidation of fatty acids requires more of [...]