Questions shown here are samples from Todd's Invasive CV Review Book Vol. I and II.

1. This diagram shows LV myocardial dilatation and hypertrophy patterns seen in CHF. The pattern seen at #3 in the diagram is ___________ and is usually a compensation for ________________.
a. Dilation, Volume overload
b. Dilation, Pressure overload
c. Hypertrophy, Volume overload
d. Hypertrophy, Pressure overload

2. Which obstructive lesion has a reduced arterial pulse up-stroke velocity as shown in the lower diagram?
a. Aortic stenosis
b. Coarctation of Aorta
c. Coronary artery disease
d. Obstructive cardiomyopathy

Check Your Answer

See: Braunwald, chapter on "Physical Exam."
Keywords: AO Pulse in AS