biopsy you should give heparin.
2. What is the maximum annual Ra- 5 REM
diation exposure?
3. What is the therapeutic INR 2.0-3.0
range for someone on war-
farin/coumadin?
4. What is a normal INR for some- INR 0.6-1.2
one not on coumadin/warfarin?
5. When using FFR, what drug is giv- Adenosine causes hyperemia (Increased blood flow to
en and how is it delivered? the tissues.
Can be delivered by either IV or IC
6. What are the pros and cons of a Pros: last longer
mechanical aortic valve? Cons: Prone to thrombus formation
7. Why would you use Cardiac uses 2-3 leads
Resynchronization Therapy (CTR) placed through a vein in the RA, RV and into coronal sinus
pacing device (such as biventricu- vein to pace the LV
lar pacing)? How many leads does A CRT device sends small electrical impulses to both lower
it use? Where are they placed? chambers of the heart to help them beat together in a
more synchronized pattern.
8. What are the angioplasty 0.014-0.018 inch
guidewire calibers?
9. When can you detect Myoglobin * 2-4 hours after symptom onset * normal in 24-36 hours
after an MI?
,10. 0.035
, What is the diameter of the stan-
dard J wire?
11. What is the Warfarin ( Coumadin) vitamin K
antagonist?
12. When shooting a LIMA, the cuff Isolateral (same side as LIMA) left arm
should be?
13. What is the usual time for within 6 months
restenosis to occur?
14. What size is the red sheath? *4F-red
15. What size is the grey sheath? 5F-grey
16. What size is the green sheath? 6F- green
17. What size is the orange sheath? 7F-orange
18. What size is the blue sheath? 8F-blue
19. What size is black sheath? 9F-black
20. What is the name of the self ex- Wall stent
panding stent used in the carotid
arteries, SVG, Iliac and femoral
vessels?
21. Where can a wall stent be used? carotid arteries, SVG, Iliac and femoral vessels
22. What is the loading dose of
aspirin in a patient with is-
chemia/chest pain?