Download DNB 2019 Dec 2019 Dec PEDAITRIC CARDIOLOGY PAPER I Question Paper

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FINAL EXAM BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS

DECEMBER 2019

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PAEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

PAPER-I

Time: 3 hours PED.CARD/D/19/83/I Max. Marks:100

Important Instructions:

• Attempt all questions in order.

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• 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.
• Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.
• Answer all the parts of a single question together.

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• Start the answer to a question on a fresh page or leave adequate space between two answers.
• Draw table/diagrams/flowcharts wherever appropriate.

Write short notes on:

1. Discuss embryology of truncus arteriosus and describe its various subtypes. (5+5)
2. Describe types of atrial isomerism and associated lesions with each. (10)

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3. What is base excess? Describe its importance in reference to acid base imbalance. (4+6)
4. Discuss straddling and overriding of atrioventricular valves. (10)
5. a) How is radiation dose quantified in the cardiac cath lab? (2+3+5)
   b) Discuss effects of radiation on human body?
   c) Strategies to limit radiation to the operator and patient in cath lab?

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6. Endothelin receptor antagonists used in pulmonary hypertension: (6+4)
   a) Discuss the mechanism of action and evidence of clinical efficacy.
   b) Enumerate the doses and side effects.
7. Describe the anatomy of mitral valve in health and disease. (5+5)
8. a) Pressure volume loop analysis of contractile function. (5+5)
   

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   b) Cardiac tumours.
9. a) Null hypothesis. (5+5)
   b) Numbers to treat (NNT).
10. Discuss role of genetics in: (5+5)
    a) Congenital cardiac septal defects.
    

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    b) Pediatric cardiac arrhythmias.

POSSESSION/USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE EXAMINATION HALL.

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