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1. True or False: During a left heart Yes, 5000IU to avoid thrombi going to the brain
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
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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 162-325 mg
aspirin in a patient with is-
chemia/chest pain?
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23. Should you increase or decrease decrease
burr speed when you increase
from a 1.25-2.15 burr?
24. Where does the apex point in a * RAO=apex points to the right
RAO view?
25. Where does the apex point in a *LAO= apex points to the left
LAO view?
26. What medication do you give adenosine
when doing FFR? How does it Measure by hyperemic effect (max dilation of vessels)
measure?
27. What medication should you Always give 200 nitro before using IVUS to avoid spasm.
give before using IVUS to avoid
spasm?
28. What is the proper placement of 1-2cm distal to left subclavian and promixal to the renals.
an IABP?
29. Where do we stick for neck access Right internal jugular vein
for right heart?
30. What is the average Adult Hema- Men 45%
tocrit in %? Women 40%
31. What are softer guidewires used They Are easier/safer in a tortuous vessel
for?
32. What is a normal QRS complex 0.08 - 0.12 sec (2 - 3 small squares)
duration?
33. From another human heart explanted at autopsy
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1. True or False: During a left heart Yes, 5000IU to avoid thrombi going to the brain
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
, RCIS Exam Prep
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_8jgvkj
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 162-325 mg
aspirin in a patient with is-
chemia/chest pain?
, RCIS Exam Prep
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_8jgvkj
23. Should you increase or decrease decrease
burr speed when you increase
from a 1.25-2.15 burr?
24. Where does the apex point in a * RAO=apex points to the right
RAO view?
25. Where does the apex point in a *LAO= apex points to the left
LAO view?
26. What medication do you give adenosine
when doing FFR? How does it Measure by hyperemic effect (max dilation of vessels)
measure?
27. What medication should you Always give 200 nitro before using IVUS to avoid spasm.
give before using IVUS to avoid
spasm?
28. What is the proper placement of 1-2cm distal to left subclavian and promixal to the renals.
an IABP?
29. Where do we stick for neck access Right internal jugular vein
for right heart?
30. What is the average Adult Hema- Men 45%
tocrit in %? Women 40%
31. What are softer guidewires used They Are easier/safer in a tortuous vessel
for?
32. What is a normal QRS complex 0.08 - 0.12 sec (2 - 3 small squares)
duration?
33. From another human heart explanted at autopsy
