PANCE - Cardiology exam 2023 with 100% complete solutions

What are the "Big 6" in regards to risk factors for CAD? correct answers*FSH DAD* F - Family Hx of premature CAD/MI (M 45; F 55) S - Smoking (Cigarettes) H - HTN, Homocysteine levels elevated D - DM/Metabolic syndrome A - Age (M: 45; F: 55) D - Dyslipidemia - Elevated LDL; Low HDL What is the normal ejection fraction? What is the ejection fraction value that corresponds to increased mortality? correct answersNormal = 50% 50% is associated w/ mortality What vessel corresponds to a poor prognosis in regards to CAD? correct answersLAD - b/c it covers 2/3 of the heart What type of CAD is being described: CP that lasts 10/15 min that is described as heaviness/pressure that is brought on by exertion, and relieved by rest or NTG? A. Unstable Angina B. Stable Angina C. Prinzmetal's Angina correct answersB. Stable Angina What diagnostic procedures can be used as a screening tool for CAD? correct answersExercise stress ECHO/EKG