Rotations 2.0 Episode 4. Atrial Fibrillation

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Music: Intro: Rock Christmas/ Christmas Music by tramp963 

            Outro: The Moment (Inspiring-Life) by Amaksi

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Produced by: Todd Fredricks DO MSS 

Edited by: Todd Fredricks DO MSS 

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Questions and Answers from Week 2 CAD

Question 1:

A 45-year-old male with a family history of premature coronary artery disease (CAD) in his father (age at onset: 50) and brother (age at onset: 48) presents for a routine health check-up. According to the article, which of the following imaging modalities would be most appropriate for screening this patient for CAD, considering his family history?

Correct Answer: C. Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA)

Explanation: The document emphasizes the use of CCTA for examining the extent of coronary plaque, especially non-calcified plaque, in asymptomatic members of families with a history of early CAD. Given the patient's family history, CCTA is suggested as it can help in the early evaluation of coronary atherosclerosis and guide clinical management effectively, as per the article's discussion on screening methods.

Question 2:

Which of the following is NOT listed in the document as a significant factor in the development of coronary artery disease among individuals with a positive family history?

Correct Answer: D. Increased incidence of infectious diseases

Explanation: The document discusses several mechanisms underlying the higher prevalence of CAD in individuals with a family history, including inherited pathologies, genetic predispositions, shared lifestyle and environments, and epigenetics. However, it does not mention an increased incidence of infectious diseases as a factor related to CAD in this context.

Question 3:

A study mentioned in the article demonstrated that family history of CAD increases the risk of coronary events, particularly when considering which of the following aspects of family history?

Correct Answer: B. Age at onset of CAD in the relative

Explanation: The document specifically highlights that the risk of developing CAD is significantly higher among first-degree relatives, particularly when CAD manifests early in relatives. This is confirmed by various studies, including those from the Framingham Heart Study, which noted higher risks when CAD onset was premature in relatives. The age at which relatives developed CAD is thus a crucial factor in risk assessment according to the article.

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