FEBRUARY 2018 Sub. Code: 1509
B.Sc. CARDIAC TECHNOLOGY
(New Syllabus 2014-2015)
FIRST YEAR
Paper II PATHOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
RELATED TO CARDIAC TECHNOLOGY
Q.P. Code 801509
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions
I. Elaborate on: x 10 30)
1. Define atherosclerosis. Discuss about its major risk factors, pathogenesis
and consequences.
2. Define vasculitis. Discuss about classification and characteristics of
non-infectious vasculitis.
3. Classify anti thrombotic drugs. Discuss mechanism of action, side effects
and uses of anti platelet drugs.
II. Write Notes on: x 5 40)
1. Causes of pericarditis.
2. Mitral valve prolapse.
3. Cardinal anatomic changes of mitral valve in rheumatic heart disease.
4. Diagnostic criteria for infective endocarditis.
5. Complications of cardiac valve prostheses.
6. ACE inhibitors in hypertension.
7. Anti failure management.
8. Complications of myocardial infarction.
III. Short Notes on: (10 x 3 30)
1. Definition and types of aneurysm.
2. Raynaud phenomenon.
3. Varicose veins.
4. Endocrine causes of hypertension.
5. Cardiac myxoma.
6. Atrial septal defect.
7. Renin-Angiotensin mechanism.
8. Amiodarone.
9. Aschoff bodies.
10. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.