Cardiology Board Exam Started: Jul 13, 2026 15:15 Page 40 of 62 Attempt #2855 Overall: 0 / 306 questions answered Question 196 / 306 Not answered At a multidisciplinary case conference: a 74-year-old man is evaluated for elevated JVP with peripheral edema in the context of long-standing diabetes. Which is the most appropriate next investigation? A. 12-lead ECG with serial troponins B. Coronary angiography when indicated C. CT angiography for aortic syndrome D. Urgent transthoracic echocardiography E. BNP or NT-proBNP measurement Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: Coronary angiography when indicated 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 197 / 306 Not answered In an emergency department assessment: a 38-year-old woman presents with elevated JVP with peripheral edema. Relevant risk context includes hyperlipidemia. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Dilated cardiomyopathy B. Acute decompensated heart failure C. Severe aortic stenosis D. Atrial fibrillation E. Hypertensive emergency Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: E Explanation: The pattern of elevated JVP with peripheral edema with risk factors such as hyperlipidemia is most consistent with Hypertensive emergency. 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 198 / 306 Not answered During morning rounds: a 30-year-old man presents with crushing chest pain radiating to left arm. Relevant risk context includes smoking. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Atrial fibrillation B. Severe aortic stenosis C. Hypertensive emergency D. Dilated cardiomyopathy E. Acute decompensated heart failure Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: The pattern of crushing chest pain radiating to left arm with risk factors such as smoking is most consistent with Hypertensive emergency. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for Cardiology. Reference: AHA/ACC Heart Failure Guideline (2022 update) 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 199 / 306 Not answered At a multidisciplinary case conference: a 72-year-old woman presents with acute pulmonary edema. Relevant risk context includes chronic hypertension. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. ST-elevation myocardial infarction B. Acute decompensated heart failure C. Atrial fibrillation D. Dilated cardiomyopathy E. Hypertensive emergency Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D Explanation: The pattern of acute pulmonary edema with risk factors such as chronic hypertension is most consistent with Dilated cardiomyopathy. 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 200 / 306 Not answered During morning rounds: a 33-year-old woman presents with crushing chest pain radiating to left arm. Relevant risk context includes family history of premature coronary disease. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Atrial fibrillation B. Dilated cardiomyopathy C. Acute decompensated heart failure D. ST-elevation myocardial infarction E. Hypertensive emergency Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D Explanation: The pattern of crushing chest pain radiating to left arm with risk factors such as family history of premature coronary disease is most consistent with ST-elevation myocardial infarction. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for Cardiology. Reference: ESC Guidelines for Acute Coronary Syndromes (2023) 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 40 of 62 Next → »