#1
Which imaging technique uses sound waves to produce images of the heart?
MRI
CT scan
Echocardiography
PET scan
#2
What does the term 'ECG' stand for?
Electrocardiogram
Echocardiogram
Endocardium
Ectopic
#3
Which blood test is commonly used to assess cardiac muscle damage?
Complete blood count (CBC)
Liver function test (LFT)
Troponin test
Thyroid function test (TFT)
#4
What is the purpose of a Holter monitor in cardiology?
To measure blood pressure continuously
To monitor heart rhythm over a period of time
To visualize blood flow in the heart
To measure oxygen levels in the blood
#5
What is the main purpose of an exercise stress test?
To assess heart function at rest
To evaluate heart function during physical activity
To measure blood pressure during sleep
To detect abnormal heart rhythms
#6
Which of the following is a common symptom of arrhythmia?
Chest pain
High blood pressure
Dizziness or fainting
Muscle weakness
#7
Which of the following is NOT a component of the 'cardiac cycle'?
Atrial systole
Ventricular diastole
Ventricular systole
Atrial diastole
#8
What does a 'stress test' in cardiology typically involve?
Measuring blood pressure while at rest
Assessing heart function during physical exertion
Monitoring heart rate during sleep
Analyzing cholesterol levels in the blood
#9
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease?
Regular physical activity
High HDL (good) cholesterol levels
Low blood pressure
Smoking
#10
What does the term 'angiography' refer to in cardiology?
Imaging technique using sound waves
Imaging technique using magnetic fields
Imaging technique using X-rays and a contrast agent
Imaging technique using radioactive tracers
#11
What does 'CABG' stand for in the context of cardiology procedures?
Cardiac Arrhythmia and Bradycardia Group
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Cardiac Assessment and Blood Glucose
Congenital Anomaly and Bicuspid Valve Group
#12
Which imaging technique is often used to visualize coronary arteries?
Echocardiography
CT angiography
Cardiac catheterization
PET scan
#13
Which of the following is a type of invasive diagnostic technique in cardiology?
MRI
CT angiography
Cardiac catheterization
Echocardiography
#14
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a heart attack?
Chest pain or discomfort
Shortness of breath
Excessive sweating
Persistent cough
#15
What is the role of a pacemaker in cardiology?
To regulate blood pressure
To remove blood clots
To treat arrhythmias by regulating heart rhythm
To measure oxygen levels in the blood
#16
Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of heart failure?
Shortness of breath
Swelling of the ankles or legs
Persistent cough
Chest pain
#17
Which of the following is a treatment option for atrial fibrillation?
Coronary artery bypass grafting
Pacemaker implantation
Catheter ablation
Thoracic surgery