2018 Board Review Pre-Test:
Hemodynamics in HF II

Hemodynamics in HF II - James C. Fang, MD, FACC, FAHA, FHFSA

Please complete this brief Pre-Test to give a baseline for learning .

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* 1. 50-year-old man presents w/ months of fatigue and dyspnea. Echo shows EF of 20%, EDD 7.0 cm, moderately severe MR, and normal RV function. Has had frequent NSVT and BP of 100/80 mmHg which has limited medical management.

The next most appropriate intervention is:

A. Dobutamine

B. Milrinone

C. Nitroglycerin

D. Nitroprusside

E. Intraaortic balloon pump

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* 2. Obese man with progressive exertional dyspnea but no history of HF. No PH. BNP normal.

What is next?

A. Tamponade

B. Constriction

C. Restriction

D. Transplantation

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* 3. Which one of the following requires HR to calculate in the cathlab:

A. PVR

B. RV cardiac power

C. CVP/PCW

D. PAPi

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* 4. Please provide your first and last name.
Pre-test questions will not be scored, your name is required solely to confirm completion.

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