Download DNB 2013 June CARDIOLOGY P III JUNE13 Question Paper

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FINAL EXAM
JUNE 2013
CARDIOLOGY

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Time : 3 hours
Max. Marks : 100

Attempt all questions in order.
Each question carries 10 marks.

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1. Describe therapeutic hypothermia and its role in cardiac arrest. (5+5)
2. What is the pharmacogenetic approach to warfarin therapy? What are the advantages? (7+3)
3. Outline the non pharmacological treatment of hypertension and discuss the evidence of its beneficial effect. (6+4)
4. Discuss the Characteristics and applications of real time 3D Echo. (6+4)
5. FREEDOM Trial: Describe inclusion criteria and results. (5+5)

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6. What are drug eluting balloons? What is the current status of drug eluting balloons in PCI? (4+6)
7. What are the causes of Troponin-| elevation? Discuss pitfalls of Troponin elevation in diagnosis of ACS (Acute Coronary Syndrome). (4+6)
8. Describe transcatheter aortic valve implantation. What are the current indications and complications? (5+(3+2))
9. Describe the therapeutic options in management of coarctation of aorta. (7+3)
10. What are growth stents? What are the current indications and status of Fetal Cardiac interventions? (5+5)

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