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CHAPTER 21: VENTRICULAR DISEASES
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1. Which one of the following is the most commonly occurring primary cardiomyopathy?
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2. Which of the following best describes the ratio of the LV long-axis length divided by the LV short-axis length in systole and diastole?
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3. The myocardial performance index (Tei index) is best defined as the ratio of which of the following times?
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b. Isovolumic to diastolic
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c. Isovolumic to ejection
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4. Which of the following best describes dilated cardiomyopathy?
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a. Isolated diastolic dysfunction
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b. Isolated chamber dilatation
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c. LV hypertrophy and diastolic dysfunction
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d. Chamber dilatation and systolic dysfunction
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5. Which of the following is best described as a common genetic cardiomyopathy with an autosomal-dominant trait?
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6. The risk of sudden death in HCM patients is highest in which of the following categories?
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c. LVOT gradient >50 mm Hg
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d. Hypertensive stress response
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7. Severity of mitral regurgitation does not correlate with risk of heart failure in which of the following conditions?
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a. Dilated cardiomyopathy
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b. Ischemic cardiomyopathy
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c. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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