Cardiology Board Review general tips
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Data
There is no random data provided on the test. Capture the one line summary of what they are telling you in all the data. This is there for a reason.
Distracting Answers
These answers are not that close to the correct answer so that the test is fair. They are somewhat distant from the correct answer. Usually comes down to two answers.
Geography
Living in South America should trigger consideration of Chagas disease for instance.
Symptoms
Symptoms are provided because the guidelines are often based upon symptoms.
Treatment versus Diagnosis Options
Look for the one choice that is not diametrically opposed to the others, that is different from the others.
Dimensions
Dimensions are used to trigger your knowledge regarding the need for valve replacement or valve repair. You should know the dimensions that should trigger valve replacement in the guidelines.