Cardiovascular Interventions and Procedures Quiz

Test your knowledge on coronary stents, pacemakers, catheterization, and more. Learn about cardiovascular interventions & procedures!

#1

Which of the following is a commonly performed cardiovascular intervention for coronary artery disease?

Angioplasty
Appendectomy
Hysterectomy
Colonoscopy
#2

What is the purpose of a stent in cardiovascular interventions?

To measure blood pressure
To remove blood clots
To hold open narrowed arteries
To monitor heart rhythm
#3

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

High blood pressure
Regular exercise
Smoking
Obesity
#4

What is the purpose of a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery?

To remove blockages in the heart
To replace damaged heart valves
To increase heart rate
To divert blood flow around narrowed or blocked coronary arteries
#5

What is the purpose of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)?

To remove plaque from the arteries
To measure blood pressure in the heart
To implant a pacemaker
To widen narrowed coronary arteries
#6

Which imaging technique is commonly used during cardiac catheterization procedures?

MRI
CT scan
X-ray
Ultrasound
#7

What is the primary purpose of a pacemaker in cardiovascular medicine?

To regulate heart rhythm
To reduce blood pressure
To measure oxygen levels
To remove arterial plaque
#8

Which medication is commonly used for anticoagulation during cardiovascular procedures?

Aspirin
Insulin
Ibuprofen
Warfarin
#9

What is the term for the insertion of a catheter into a blood vessel for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes?

Angiogram
Angioplasty
Angiogenesis
Angiography
#10

Which procedure is used to close a hole in the heart, such as an atrial septal defect (ASD)?

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
Transcatheter closure
Coronary angioplasty
#11

What is an example of an electrophysiological procedure used in treating arrhythmias?

Angioplasty
Stent placement
Cardioversion
Catheter ablation
#12

Which of the following is a potential complication of cardiac catheterization?

Increased blood pressure
Heartburn
Stroke
Joint pain
#13

Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat hypertension?

Metformin
Atorvastatin
Lisinopril
Omeprazole
#14

Which medication is commonly used to prevent blood clot formation after coronary stent placement?

Aspirin
Metoprolol
Digoxin
Acetaminophen
#15

Which of the following is a potential complication of cardiac bypass surgery?

Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Arrhythmia
Osteoporosis

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