PLAB-0075
A 65-year-old man was seen at autopsy. He had swollen legs and signs of a transudate fluid at his liver. Before passing away, he was treated for bronchitis and TB. What is the most probable cause of the transudate?
Category: Cardiovascular
PLAB-0076
A 62-year-old obese female presented with dilated veins over the lateral aspect of her right ankle. Which of the following is most responsible for her presentation?
PLAB-0059
A 60 year old male has complained of a recent onset of postural syncope, impotence, diarrhoea, and profuse sweating. He also has diabetes. In this patient, what is the most likely cause of syncope?
PLAB-0060
A female patient presents with pain upon inspiration and dyspnoea. She had a myocardial infarction four days ago. What is the most probable diagnosis?
PLAB-0061
A 72 year old man presents to the emergency department with dyspnoea and low exercise tolerance. He’s known to have a history of ischemic heart disease on medication. Which drug most probably caused his presenting complaint?
PLAB-0062
A 71 year old female presents with a pan-systolic murmur. History reveals a myocardial infarction which manifested three days ago. What is the most likely cause of the murmur?
PLAB-0063
Patients on digoxin therapy are required to receive an initially higher dose of the drug, in order to amplify the effect of the treatment. Which of the following makes this requirement necessary?
PLAB-0064
A 59 year old man experienced an acute chest pain, which lasted for 45 mins whilst he was driving. The pain was located centrally and was accompanied by cold sweats and difficulty in speaking. History reveals he is a T1DM patient who’s been on anti-hypertensive medication for 13 years. What is the most likely diagnosis?
PLAB-0065
A 30 year old male presented with palpitations for 1 week. The palpitations were intermittent and lasted a few hours per day. Which of the following is the most appropriate management?
PLAB-0066
A 60 year old female with a recent history of MI, complained of exertional dyspnoea. On examination there was a third heart sound. ECG showed ST elevations in leads V1 to V4. Which of the following is the most probable reason for this presentation?