Cardiology Board Exam Started: Jul 14, 2026 00:34 Page 36 of 62 Attempt #3015 Overall: 0 / 306 questions answered Question 176 / 306 Not answered At a preventive-care consultation: a 45-year-old woman presents with elevated JVP with peripheral edema. Relevant risk context includes family history of premature coronary disease. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. ST-elevation myocardial infarction B. Atrial fibrillation C. Severe aortic stenosis D. Hypertensive emergency E. Dilated cardiomyopathy Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: The pattern of elevated JVP with peripheral edema with risk factors such as family history of premature coronary disease is most consistent with Severe aortic stenosis. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for Cardiology. Reference: ESC/EACTS Valvular Heart Disease Guideline Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 177 / 306 Not answered In an outpatient specialty clinic: a 72-year-old woman is evaluated for palpitations with irregularly irregular pulse in the context of hyperlipidemia. Which is the most appropriate next investigation? A. Coronary angiography when indicated B. 12-lead ECG with serial troponins C. Ambulatory rhythm monitoring D. BNP or NT-proBNP measurement E. Urgent transthoracic echocardiography Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D Explanation: BNP or NT-proBNP measurement is the most appropriate next test because it directly clarifies the leading diagnosis and guides immediate management in Cardiology. Reference: ESC Atrial Fibrillation Guideline Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 178 / 306 Not answered At a multidisciplinary case conference: a 32-year-old man is evaluated for acute pulmonary edema in the context of hyperlipidemia. Which is the most appropriate next investigation? A. Coronary angiography when indicated B. BNP or NT-proBNP measurement C. Urgent transthoracic echocardiography D. CT angiography for aortic syndrome E. 12-lead ECG with serial troponins Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: E Explanation: 12-lead ECG with serial troponins is the most appropriate next test because it directly clarifies the leading diagnosis and guides immediate management in Cardiology. Reference: ESC Atrial Fibrillation Guideline Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 179 / 306 Not answered During ward handover: a 63-year-old man presents with elevated JVP with peripheral edema. Relevant risk context includes hyperlipidemia. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Atrial fibrillation B. ST-elevation myocardial infarction C. Severe aortic stenosis D. Dilated cardiomyopathy E. Hypertensive emergency Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A Explanation: The pattern of elevated JVP with peripheral edema with risk factors such as hyperlipidemia is most consistent with Atrial fibrillation. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for Cardiology. Reference: ESC Atrial Fibrillation Guideline Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 180 / 306 Not answered During ward handover: a 26-year-old man is evaluated for acute pulmonary edema in the context of chronic hypertension. Which is the most appropriate next investigation? A. CT angiography for aortic syndrome B. 12-lead ECG with serial troponins C. Urgent transthoracic echocardiography D. Ambulatory rhythm monitoring E. Coronary angiography when indicated Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: 12-lead ECG with serial troponins is the most appropriate next test because it directly clarifies the leading diagnosis and guides immediate management in Cardiology. Reference: ESC Atrial Fibrillation Guideline Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Cancel « ← Previous Page 36 of 62 Next → »