Download DNB 2014 June CARDIOLOGY P III Question Paper

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FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS

JUNE 2014

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CARDIOLOGY

PAPER - lll

CARD/J/14/05/11l

Time : 3 hours

Max. Marks : 100

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Important instructions:

• Attempt all questions in order.
• Each question carries 10 marks.
• Read the question carefully and answer to the point neatly and legibly.
• Do not leave any blank pages between two answers.

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• Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.
• Answer all the parts of a single question together.
• Start the answer to a question on a fresh page or leave adequate space between two answers.
• Draw table/diagrams/flowcharts wherever appropriate.

1. What is optical coherence tomography (OCT)? Discuss its utility and compare it with IVUS. 3+(3+4)

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2. What are subcutaneous defibrillators? What are their advantages and disadvantages? 4+(3+3)
3. What are bio-absorbable stents? What are their advantages and disadvantages? 4+(3+3)
4. What is non invasive FFR? How does it compare and contrast with invasive FFR? 5+8
5. Compare and contrast 3D echocardiography with TEE. 5+8
6. Outline percutaneous interventions to treat mitral regurgitation. Discuss indications and contraindications for MitraClip. 4+(4+2)

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7. Discuss indications of TAVR. How does balloon expandable valve differ from self expandable valve in the technique of implantation? 4+6
8. What are newer antiplatelet agents? What are their advantages and disadvantages? 4+(3+3)
9. Describe bifurcation stents. What are the advantages and disadvantages of dedicated bifurcation stents? 4+(3+3)
10. What are leadless pacemakers? Discuss their advantages and disadvantages. 4+(3+3)

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