Download DNB 2014 June CARDIOLOGY P II JUNE14 Question Paper

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FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS

JUNE 2014

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CARDIOLOGY

PAPER -l

CARD/J/14/05/1

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. Define diuretic resistance. How would you manage it? Discuss device based treatment to manage fluid overload. (5+5)

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2. Discuss mechanisms of arrhythmogenesis. Describe arrhythmias caused by Re-entry. (5+5)
3. Discuss the indications and approach to type of pacemaker implantation in infants with Congenital complete heart block. (5+5)
4. How would you prevent thromboembolic complications in AF by both drug and non drug methods? (5+5)
5. Discuss risk stratification and prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD)? (5+5)
6. What are cardiac and non cardiac causes of syncope? Describe the diagnostic tests for syncope. (5+5)

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7. Discuss pathophysiology of hypertensive crisis. What are the circumstances requiring rapid lowering of B.P.? (5+5)
8. What are secondary causes of hyperlipidemia? What are the ways to treat it? (5+5)
9. Define peri-procedural myocardial infarction and describe methods to prevent it. (5+5)
10. Discuss approach to a patient with renal failure and multi-vessel CAD. (10)

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