Cardiovascular System MCQs

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Q51.
Which congenital heart defect results in a left-to-right shunt due to the persistence of a normal fetal vessel?

a.

Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

b.

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)

c.

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

d.

Coarctation of Aorta

Discuss
Answer: (c).Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Explanation:PDA is a congenital heart defect in which "the ductus arteriosus, which normally closes soon after birth, remains open, and a left-to-right shunt develops."
Q52.
What is the result of pulmonic stenosis in Tetralogy of Fallot?

a.

Left-to-right shunt across a VSD

b.

Modest left-to-right shunt

c.

Right-to-left shunt across a VSD

d.

No shunting

Discuss
Answer: (c).Right-to-left shunt across a VSD Explanation:Pulmonic stenosis results in right ventricular hypertrophy and a right-to-left shunt across a VSD, which also has an overriding aorta in Tetralogy of Fallot.
Q53.
What is Coarctation of Aorta?

a.

A narrowing of the aortic lumen, leading to outflow obstruction

b.

A hole from a septum secundum or septum primum defect in the interatrial septum produces a modest left-to-right shunt

c.

There is a hole within the membranous or muscular portions of the intraventricular septum that produces a left-to-right shunt, more severe with larger defects

d.

The aorta arises from the right ventricle and the pulmonic trunk from the left ventricle. A VSD, or ASD with PDA, is needed for extrauterine survival. There is right-to-left shunting.

Discuss
Answer: (a).A narrowing of the aortic lumen, leading to outflow obstruction Explanation:Coarctation of Aorta is a narrowing of the aortic lumen, leading to outflow obstruction.
Q54.
What are the underwriting considerations for congenital heart disease?

a.

Diagnosis and treatment options

b.

Prognostic factors

c.

Incidence rate and prevalence

d.

Genetic factors and family history

Discuss
Answer: (b).Prognostic factors Explanation:The underwriting considerations for congenital heart disease are related to prognostic factors.
Q55.
What is the importance of positive prognostic features in congenital heart disease?

a.

They indicate a higher risk of mortality

b.

They indicate a lower risk of mortality

c.

They indicate a higher risk of complications

d.

They indicate a lower risk of complications

Discuss
Answer: (b).They indicate a lower risk of mortality Explanation:Positive prognostic features are "Biventricular circulation," "Systemic left ventricle," "Repair at early age," and "Good functional capacity." These factors indicate a better prognosis and a lower risk of mortality.
Q56.
What is the importance of positive prognostic features in congenital heart disease?What is the significance of early surgical era as a negative prognostic factor in congenital heart disease?What is the role of ventricular dysfunction in congenital heart disease prognosis?

a.

They indicate a higher risk of mortalityIt indicates a higher risk of mortalityIt indicates a higher risk of mortality

b.

They indicate a lower risk of mortalityIt indicates a lower risk of mortalityIt indicates a lower risk of mortality

c.

They indicate a higher risk of complicationsIt indicates a higher risk of complicationsIt indicates a higher risk of complications

d.

They indicate a lower risk of complicationsIt indicates a lower risk of complicationsIt indicates a lower risk of complications

Discuss
Answer: (b).They indicate a lower risk of mortalityIt indicates a higher risk of mortalityIt indicates a higher risk of mortality Explanation:Positive prognostic features are "Biventricular circulation," "Systemic left ventricle," "Repair at early age," and "Good functional capacity." These factors indicate a better prognosis and a lower risk of mortality."Early surgical era" is a negative prognostic factor. This indicates that patients who received treatment during the early surgical era had a higher risk of mortality."Ventricular dysfunction" is a negative prognostic factor. This indicates that patients with ventricular dysfunction have a higher risk of mortality.
Q57.
What is the importance of positive prognostic features in congenital heart disease?What is the significance of early surgical era as a negative prognostic factor in congenital heart disease?What is the role of ventricular dysfunction in congenital heart disease prognosis?What is the significance of complex or multiple lesions as a negative prognostic factor in congenital heart disease?

a.

They indicate a higher risk of mortalityIt indicates a higher risk of mortalityIt indicates a higher risk of mortalityIt indicates a higher risk of mortality

b.

They indicate a lower risk of mortalityIt indicates a lower risk of mortalityIt indicates a lower risk of mortalityIt indicates a lower risk of mortality

c.

They indicate a higher risk of complicationsIt indicates a higher risk of complicationsIt indicates a higher risk of complicationsIt indicates a higher risk of complications

d.

They indicate a lower risk of complicationsIt indicates a lower risk of complicationsIt indicates a lower risk of complicationsIt indicates a lower risk of complications

Discuss
Answer: (b).They indicate a lower risk of mortalityIt indicates a higher risk of mortalityIt indicates a higher risk of mortalityIt indicates a higher risk of complications Explanation:Positive prognostic features are "Biventricular circulation," "Systemic left ventricle," "Repair at early age," and "Good functional capacity." These factors indicate a better prognosis and a lower risk of mortality."Early surgical era" is a negative prognostic factor. This indicates that patients who received treatment during the early surgical era had a higher risk of mortality."Ventricular dysfunction" is a negative prognostic factor. This indicates that patients with ventricular dysfunction have a higher risk of mortality."Complex or multiple lesions" are a negative prognostic factor. This indicates that patients with complex or multiple lesions have a higher risk of complications.
Q58.
What is the importance of positive prognostic features in congenital heart disease?What is the significance of early surgical era as a negative prognostic factor in congenital heart disease?What is the role of ventricular dysfunction in congenital heart disease prognosis?What is the significance of complex or multiple lesions as a negative prognostic factor in congenital heart disease?What are some key prognostic factors while assessing Congenital Heart Disease?

a.

They indicate a higher risk of mortalityIt indicates a higher risk of mortalityIt indicates a higher risk of mortalityIt indicates a higher risk of mortalitySize and type of defect and other associated congenital anomalies.

b.

They indicate a lower risk of mortalityIt indicates a lower risk of mortalityIt indicates a lower risk of mortalityIt indicates a lower risk of mortalityResults of investigations like ECG, 2D ECHO cardiography.

c.

They indicate a higher risk of complicationsIt indicates a higher risk of complicationsIt indicates a higher risk of complicationsIt indicates a higher risk of complicationsPre-treatment and post-treatment hospital reports, including details of surgical treatment taken.

d.

They indicate a lower risk of complicationsIt indicates a lower risk of complicationsIt indicates a lower risk of complicationsIt indicates a lower risk of complicationsAll of the above.

Discuss
Answer: (b).They indicate a lower risk of mortalityIt indicates a higher risk of mortalityIt indicates a higher risk of mortalityIt indicates a higher risk of complicationsAll of the above. Explanation:Positive prognostic features are "Biventricular circulation," "Systemic left ventricle," "Repair at early age," and "Good functional capacity." These factors indicate a better prognosis and a lower risk of mortality."Early surgical era" is a negative prognostic factor. This indicates that patients who received treatment during the early surgical era had a higher risk of mortality."Ventricular dysfunction" is a negative prognostic factor. This indicates that patients with ventricular dysfunction have a higher risk of mortality."Complex or multiple lesions" are a negative prognostic factor. This indicates that patients with complex or multiple lesions have a higher risk of complications.The key prognostic factors while assessing Congenital Heart Disease include the size and type of defect and other associated congenital anomalies, results of investigations like ECG, 2D ECHO cardiography, pre-treatment and post-treatment hospital reports including details of surgical treatment taken, and any indications or past or present symptoms like palpitations, shortness of breath, as well as current follow-up reports and cardiac status.
Q59.
Which blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood to the heart?

a.

Arteries

b.

Veins

c.

Capillaries

d.

Aorta

Discuss
Answer: (b).Veins Explanation:Veins are blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood (without oxygen) to the heart from different parts of the body.
Q60.
What is the function of the pericardium?

a.

To supply blood to the heart muscles

b.

To cover the heart and protect it

c.

To separate the atria and ventricles

d.

To initiate and conduct impulses in the heart

Discuss
Answer: (b).To cover the heart and protect it Explanation:The pericardium is the outermost covering of the heart that protects the heart and anchors it to the surrounding structures.
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