AUGUST 2018 Sub. Code: 2411
DIPLOMA IN CARDIAC NON-INVASIVE TECHNOLOGY
SECOND YEAR
PAPER I BASIC CARDIOVASCULAR INVESTIGATIONS
Q.P. Code 842411
Time Three Hours Maximum 100 Marks
Answer all questions
I. Elaborate on: x 10 30)
1. Discuss in detail about the ECG features of myocardial ischemia and myocardial
infarction.
2. Discuss in detail about the protocols, procedure, indications and absolute
indicators to discontinue the test in tread mill exercise testing.
3. Define an ECG, state the fundamental principles of electrocardiography.
II. Write Notes on: (10 x 5 50)
1. Write in detail on exercise protocols of TMT.
2. Explain the ECG features in left bundle branch block.
3. Write about Einthoven's triangle.
4. Discuss the ECG changes in complete heart block.
5. Write about indications and contraindications of TMT.
6. Discuss about standardization and its errors.
7. Discuss the causes and ECG features of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.
8. Explain about torsade's de pointes.
9. How you will maintain and care the ECG machine?
10. Right and posterior leads placement.
III. Short answers on: (10 x 2 20)
1. Mention two uses of ambulatory electrocardiography.
2. What is metabolic equivalents?
3. What is Bazett's formula and its implications?
4. Describe the morphology of ventricular premature beat.
5. What is a fusion beat and what are the causes?
6. What is the normal PR interval and QT interval?
7. What is junctional rhythm?
8. What is sick sinus syndrome?
9. Duke treadmill Score.
10. Define ventricular flutter.