ABIM – CARDIOLOGY EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
Holosystolic murmurs - ANS Chronic MR
TR
VSD
HCM treatment - ANS 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 - ANS avoid strenuous activities,
electrolyte abnormalities
Avoid prolonging meds
Treat asymptomatic patient with BB to reduce chance of SCD
Rheumatic fever - ANS 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
MS - ANS low pitched diastolic rumble
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QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
Holosystolic murmurs - ANS Chronic MR
TR
VSD
HCM treatment - ANS 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 - ANS avoid strenuous activities,
electrolyte abnormalities
Avoid prolonging meds
Treat asymptomatic patient with BB to reduce chance of SCD
Rheumatic fever - ANS 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
MS - ANS low pitched diastolic rumble
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