CARDIOLOGY BOARDS ABIM FINAL PAPER EXAM QUESTIONS ACCURATE ANSWERS
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Cardiology Boards ABIM Study Guide 2026/2027
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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.
Answer:
Repair preferred over replacement 1. Myxomatous degenerate of the mitral valve 2. Symptomatic
MR 3. Asymptomatic patients with LVEF 30-60% or LVED diameter >40mm 4. Asymptomatic
patients with severe MR and new onset afib or PHTN. 5. Patients undergoing other cardiac surgery
FULL SOLUTION
Cardiology Boards ABIM Study Guide 2026/2027
Questions and Answers Verified Solutions Latest
Update
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.
Answer:
Repair preferred over replacement 1. Myxomatous degenerate of the mitral valve 2. Symptomatic
MR 3. Asymptomatic patients with LVEF 30-60% or LVED diameter >40mm 4. Asymptomatic
patients with severe MR and new onset afib or PHTN. 5. Patients undergoing other cardiac surgery
