CTVS

Mitraclip

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Q ) A 68-year-old male with severe mitral regurgitation due to a prolapsed mitral valve is being evaluated for a MitraClip® procedure. Which of the following is a known limitation of the MitraClip® treatment?

A) It has a high risk of causing permanent heart valve failure.

B) Long-term durability of the device is uncertain, and its effectiveness may decline over time.

C) The MitraClip® is associated with increased risk of severe aortic stenosis.

D) The procedure is recommended for all patients with moderate to severe mitral regurgitation, regardless of surgical risk.

Surgery Absite book

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Glenn Procedure in Single-Ventricle Heart Defects

Q) Which of the following best describes the main goal of the Glenn procedure performed in patients with single-ventricle congenital heart defects, such as after the Norwood operation?
#Congenital cardiac mock test on 8th Dec 24

  • A) To create a two-ventricle circulation by repairing the mitral and tricuspid valves.
  • B) To establish direct pulmonary blood flow by redirecting the superior vena cava to the pulmonary arteries.
  • C) To replace the right ventricle with a synthetic pump for systemic circulation.
  • D) To connect the left atrium directly to the right ventricle to improve systemic oxygenation.

Anticoagulation in valve surgery

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Q: In which operative valve procedure is lifelong anticoagulation required?

# Theme from mock test on 13.10.24 (Plastic and Cardiac)

a) Valve Repair
b) Mechanical valve replacement
c) Biological valve stentless
d) Biological valve homogenous
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8 important CTVS/cardiology signs asked in exams

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8 CTVS signs on imaging

Expect 2-3 questions on cardiology signs asked in MCH exams 

I am listing the 8 most common 

  1. Egg on String sign - Transposition of great arteries
  2. Snowman Sign - TAPVC ( Total Anomalous pulmonary venous return) 

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