Download DNB 2014 June CARDIOLOGY P I JUNE14 Question Paper

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FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS

JUNE 2014

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CARDIOLOGY

PAPER - I

CARD/J/14/05/1

Time : 3 hours Max. Marks : 100

Important instructions:

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• 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.
• Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.

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• 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.

Write short notes on:

1. What are genetic causes of cardiomyopathy? Describe gene mutations causing hypertrophic, metabolic and dilated cardiomyopathy. 4+(2+2+2)

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2. a) Pressure gradient measurements during cardiac catheterization. 5+5
   b) How to calculate stenotic valve area in cath lab?
3. Physiologic and pharmacologic maneuvers in cath lab. 5+5
4. Congenital anomalies of coronary arteries and their clinical implications. 5+5
5. What is quantitative coronary angiography? What are the pitfalls of coronary angiography? 5+6

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6. Cytoskeletal proteins in the myocardium and their role in heart failure. 5+5
7. a) Microanatomy of contractile cells and proteins. 5+5
   b) Calcium iron fluxes in cardiac contraction and relaxation cycle
8. Neurohormonal alterations in renal functions and peripheral vasculature in CHF. 5+5
9. Devices for monitoring and managing heart failure. 5+5

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10. Describe high risk vulnerable plague. What are the modalities to treat it? 5+5

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