ABIM - Cardiology Exam with Questions
and Correct Answers 2025
Holosystolic murmurs - CORRECT ANSWERS Chronic MR
TR
VSD
HCM treatment - CORRECT ANSWERS 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
Treatment for congenital prolonged QT syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS avoid
strenuous activities, electrolyte abnormalities
Avoid prolonging meds
Treat asymptomatic patient with BB to reduce chance of SCD
Rheumatic fever - CORRECT ANSWERS Can have recurrence if exposed to GAS again
and progression of valvular disease, thus patients should received Penicillin G Every 3-4
weeks, duration depends on severity, but 5-10 years typically
MS - CORRECT ANSWERS low pitched diastolic rumble
Can have opening snap, occurs earlier in more severe disease
Chemo that causes significant HTN - CORRECT ANSWERS Bevacizumab
Who should not take cilostazol? - CORRECT ANSWERS Patients with CHF
High risk procedures needing antibiotic ppx - CORRECT ANSWERS Cardiac surgery
Respiratory tract surgery with biopsy
Dental procedures
Patient with GI/GU or MSK infection
DAPT for DES placed for angina - CORRECT ANSWERS 6 month minimum for DAPT
and Correct Answers 2025
Holosystolic murmurs - CORRECT ANSWERS Chronic MR
TR
VSD
HCM treatment - CORRECT ANSWERS 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
Treatment for congenital prolonged QT syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS avoid
strenuous activities, electrolyte abnormalities
Avoid prolonging meds
Treat asymptomatic patient with BB to reduce chance of SCD
Rheumatic fever - CORRECT ANSWERS Can have recurrence if exposed to GAS again
and progression of valvular disease, thus patients should received Penicillin G Every 3-4
weeks, duration depends on severity, but 5-10 years typically
MS - CORRECT ANSWERS low pitched diastolic rumble
Can have opening snap, occurs earlier in more severe disease
Chemo that causes significant HTN - CORRECT ANSWERS Bevacizumab
Who should not take cilostazol? - CORRECT ANSWERS Patients with CHF
High risk procedures needing antibiotic ppx - CORRECT ANSWERS Cardiac surgery
Respiratory tract surgery with biopsy
Dental procedures
Patient with GI/GU or MSK infection
DAPT for DES placed for angina - CORRECT ANSWERS 6 month minimum for DAPT
