AUGUST 2017 Sub. Code: 1522
B.Sc. CARDIAC TECHNOLOGY
THIRD YEAR
PAPER II CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LABORATORY ADVANCED
Q.P. Code: 801522
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions
I. Elaborate on: x 10 30)
1. Describe the hardware and the technique for performing a Balloon Mitral Valvotomy
procedure. List the intra-operative complications, which can be encountered during the
balloon mitral valvotomy procedure.
2. List the various access sites used for temporary transvenous pacing catheter insertion.
Describe how the various parameters assessed and the optimal measurements of each
parameter? List the complications related to temporary tranvenous pacemakers.
3. Describe the catheters used for radiofrequency ablation. Briefly mention how A-H and
H-V intervals are studied in the EP lab? List the complications which can be
encountered during a radio-frequency ablation procedure?
II. Write notes on: x 5 40)
1. Uses of Fractional flow reserve in coronary angioplasty. List the agents used for
achieving coronary hyperemia.
2. Describe the use of intravascular ultrasound in coronary angioplasty.
3. Mention the indications and describe the equipment for performing rotablation
during coronary angioplasty.
4. List the indications and describe the procedure of implanting an Inferior venacava
filter.
5. Describe the angiographic views for imaging Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Briefly
describe the device used to close the PDA.
6. Describe the various types of stents used in peripheral angioplasty.
7. Management of cardiac tamponade.
8. Describe the hardware used and the procedure for performing an endomyocardial biopsy.
III. Short answers on: (10 x 3 30)
1. Identification of coronary perforation in the catheterization laboratory.
2. Contrast Induced Nephropathy.
3. Management of acute stent thrombosis.
4. Closure devices for achieving hemostasis.
5. List the various balloons used for performing Balloon mitral valvotomy.
6. Cutting balloon angioplasty.
7. Mention the different guide wires used in coronary angioplasty.
8. Emergency management of ventricular fibrillation.
9. List the used of Carbon di-oxide in the catheterization laboratory.
10. Uses of coronary snares.