Cardiology Boards ABIM Study Guide
Exam Questions and Answers Verified
Solutions Latest Update 2026/2027
Question:
HCM treatment.
Answer:
Avoid high intensity activities
BB/nondihydropyridine CCB for HF symptoms
ICD for LV wall thickness >30mm (3 cm) or FH of SCD
Septal ablation or myectomy for valve gradient > 50mmHg and HF symptoms refractory to
medication
Question:
Treatment for congenital prolonged QT syndrome.
Answer:
avoid strenuous activities, electrolyte abnormalities
Avoid prolonging meds
Treat asymptomatic patient with BB to reduce chance of SCD
Question:
Rheumatic fever.
Answer:
Can have recurrence if exposed to GAS again and progression of valvular disease, thus patients
should received Penicillin G IMevery 3-4 weeks, duration depends on severity, but 5-10 years
typically
Question:
MS.
, Answer:
low pitched diastolic rumble
Can have opening snap, occurs earlier in more severe disease
Question:
Chemo that causes significant HTN.
Answer:
Bevacizumab
Question:
Who should not take cilostazol?.
Answer:
Patients with CHF
Question:
High risk procedures needing antibiotic ppx.
Answer:
Cardiac surgery
Respiratory tract surgery with biopsy
Dental procedures
Patient with GI/GU or MSK infection
Question:
DAPT for DES placed for angina.
Answer:
6 month minimum for DAPT
Question:
When to do MV repair for MR.
Exam Questions and Answers Verified
Solutions Latest Update 2026/2027
Question:
HCM treatment.
Answer:
Avoid high intensity activities
BB/nondihydropyridine CCB for HF symptoms
ICD for LV wall thickness >30mm (3 cm) or FH of SCD
Septal ablation or myectomy for valve gradient > 50mmHg and HF symptoms refractory to
medication
Question:
Treatment for congenital prolonged QT syndrome.
Answer:
avoid strenuous activities, electrolyte abnormalities
Avoid prolonging meds
Treat asymptomatic patient with BB to reduce chance of SCD
Question:
Rheumatic fever.
Answer:
Can have recurrence if exposed to GAS again and progression of valvular disease, thus patients
should received Penicillin G IMevery 3-4 weeks, duration depends on severity, but 5-10 years
typically
Question:
MS.
, Answer:
low pitched diastolic rumble
Can have opening snap, occurs earlier in more severe disease
Question:
Chemo that causes significant HTN.
Answer:
Bevacizumab
Question:
Who should not take cilostazol?.
Answer:
Patients with CHF
Question:
High risk procedures needing antibiotic ppx.
Answer:
Cardiac surgery
Respiratory tract surgery with biopsy
Dental procedures
Patient with GI/GU or MSK infection
Question:
DAPT for DES placed for angina.
Answer:
6 month minimum for DAPT
Question:
When to do MV repair for MR.
