RCIS EXAM: Diagnostic Techniques
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Advantages of Side Holes in Catheters -
correct answer ✅-increase coronary blood flow
-reduce coronary ischemia
Disadvantages of Side Holes in Catheters -
correct answer ✅-less dye opacification
-more contrast needed
-less backup support
-loss of coronary pressure monitoring (damping)
-possible kinking
Advantages of Sheath -
correct answer ✅-smaller arteriotomy
-have hemostatic side holes
Advantages of guiding catheters -
correct answer ✅-wire braid for torque control
-more bend sizes
-kink resistant
, RCIS EXAM: Diagnostic Techniques
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Types of Balloon Catheters -
correct answer ✅-Berman
-Swan-Ganz
-Rashkind
-Fogarty
-PTA, PTCA, dilatation
-IABP
-Valvuloplasty
Indications for catheterization -
correct answer ✅-Pre-surgery
-Chest Pain of uncertain origin
-Recent acute MI
-Pharmacologic Therapy (hypertension)
-Interventional Therapy
-PTCA
-Valvuloplasty
-Obscure or hard to diagnose cases
-Research
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Advantages of Side Holes in Catheters -
correct answer ✅-increase coronary blood flow
-reduce coronary ischemia
Disadvantages of Side Holes in Catheters -
correct answer ✅-less dye opacification
-more contrast needed
-less backup support
-loss of coronary pressure monitoring (damping)
-possible kinking
Advantages of Sheath -
correct answer ✅-smaller arteriotomy
-have hemostatic side holes
Advantages of guiding catheters -
correct answer ✅-wire braid for torque control
-more bend sizes
-kink resistant
, RCIS EXAM: Diagnostic Techniques
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Types of Balloon Catheters -
correct answer ✅-Berman
-Swan-Ganz
-Rashkind
-Fogarty
-PTA, PTCA, dilatation
-IABP
-Valvuloplasty
Indications for catheterization -
correct answer ✅-Pre-surgery
-Chest Pain of uncertain origin
-Recent acute MI
-Pharmacologic Therapy (hypertension)
-Interventional Therapy
-PTCA
-Valvuloplasty
-Obscure or hard to diagnose cases
-Research