#1
Which of the following is not a common risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
High blood pressure
Smoking
Regular exercise
High cholesterol levels
#2
Which imaging technique is commonly used to assess coronary artery disease?
CT scan
MRI
X-ray
Angiography
#3
Which procedure involves the use of a balloon catheter to open narrowed or blocked blood vessels?
Pacemaker implantation
Electrophysiology study
Angioplasty
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
#4
What is the term for a condition in which blood flow to the heart muscle is reduced during exercise?
Myocardial infarction
Heart failure
Ischemia
Arrhythmia
#5
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Obesity
Low LDL cholesterol
Regular exercise
High HDL cholesterol
#6
What is the primary goal of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)?
To repair damaged heart valves
To restore blood flow to the heart muscle
To monitor heart rhythm
To remove blockages in peripheral arteries
#7
Which medication is commonly used for anticoagulation during cardiac catheterization procedures?
Aspirin
Heparin
Nitroglycerin
Clopidogrel
#8
What is the primary purpose of atherectomy in interventional cardiology?
To remove blood clots from arteries
To widen narrowed arteries
To remove atherosclerotic plaque from arteries
To repair damaged heart valves
#9
Which of the following is NOT a type of peripheral vascular disease?
Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Aortic dissection
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Raynaud's disease
#10
Which medication is commonly administered during a cardiac stress test to increase heart rate?
Lisinopril
Atropine
Metoprolol
Digoxin
#11
What is a potential complication of a stent implantation during angioplasty?
Hypertension
Heart failure
Restenosis
Hypoglycemia
#12
What is the main purpose of a drug-eluting stent?
To prevent clot formation
To promote arterial healing
To reduce the risk of restenosis
To decrease arterial inflammation
#13
What is the purpose of fractional flow reserve (FFR) measurement during coronary angiography?
To assess heart valve function
To evaluate myocardial perfusion
To quantify the severity of coronary artery narrowing
To monitor cardiac output
#14
What is the primary goal of endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)?
To remove blood clots from arteries
To repair damaged heart valves
To treat abdominal aortic aneurysms
To restore blood flow to the heart muscle
#15
What is the purpose of a thrombectomy in vascular interventions?
To repair damaged heart valves
To widen narrowed arteries
To remove blood clots from arteries
To promote arterial healing