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1On the standard cardiac Wiggers diagram, which mechanical event immediately follows the closure of the atrioventricular (mitral and tricuspid) valves and precedes the opening of the semilunar (aortic and pulmonic) valves?
2A 45-year-old patient receives an intravenous infusion of dobutamine during hemodynamic monitoring. How does an isolated increase in myocardial contractility (inotropy) alter the left ventricular pressure-volume loop?
3In a patient experiencing an acute hypertensive crisis with sudden elevation of systemic vascular resistance, what primary change is observed on the left ventricular pressure-volume loop?
4Regarding the physiological regulation of coronary blood flow, during which phase of the cardiac cycle does the majority of left ventricular myocardial perfusion occur, and which anatomical layer is most vulnerable to ischemia during tachycardia?
5What is the primary cellular biophysical mechanism underlying the Frank-Starling law of the heart when resting sarcomere length increases from 1.8 to 2.2 micrometers?
6A 58-year-old male in the cardiac intensive care unit undergoes right heart catheterization. His resting oxygen consumption (VO2) is measured at 240 mL/min. Arterial blood gas shows hemoglobin 15 g/dL with arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) of 98%. Mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO2) from the pulmonary artery is 68%. Assuming an oxygen-binding capacity of 1.34 mL O2/g Hb, what is his cardiac output calculated via the direct Fick principle?
7During an oximetric catheter run in a 32-year-old woman evaluated for an intracardiac shunt, the following oxygen saturations are recorded: Superior vena cava = 68%, Inferior vena cava = 74%, High right atrium = 84%, Mid right atrium = 85%, Low right atrium = 84%, Right ventricle = 85%, Pulmonary artery = 85%, and Systemic aorta = 97%. What is the location of the shunt and the calculated pulmonary-to-systemic flow ratio (Qp:Qs)?
8According to the Gorlin formula used in invasive cardiac catheterization to determine stenotic orifice areas, which physiological variable resides in the denominator under a square root function?
9In elderly individuals, arterial wall stiffening due to elastin fragmentation and collagen accumulation leads to early return of wave reflections to the ascending aorta. What is the characteristic hemodynamic consequence of this phenomenon?
10A 60-year-old female with severe functional tricuspid regurgitation undergoes jugular venous pressure evaluation. What waveform abnormality is characteristically detected on her jugular venous pulse tracing?
About the Egyptian Board Cardiology Exam
The Egyptian Board in Cardiology is the definitive national postgraduate certification in cardiovascular medicine awarded by the Egyptian Health Council under Law No. 12 of 2022. It assesses comprehensive mastery of cardiovascular physiology and hemodynamics (Part 1), clinical decision-making, pharmacotherapy, and coronary/structural interventions (Part 2), and bedside clinical examination and multimodal imaging interpretation (Part 3). This 100-question practice bank serves as an English-language study aid focused on the cognitive and analytical competencies tested in Part One and Part Two, including ECG rhythm analysis, hemodynamic calculations, guideline-directed medical therapy, and acute cardiovascular emergency algorithms.
Exam sponsor: Egyptian Health Council — Egyptian Board. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
The Egyptian Board in Cardiology (البورد المصري في أمراض القلب والأوعية الدموية) is administered by the Egyptian Health Council (EHC) under Law No. 12 of 2022 and Prime Ministerial Decree No. 3798 of 2023. The certification pathway encompasses three sequential assessment components: Part One (applied basic cardiovascular sciences: physiology, hemodynamics, cardiac pharmacology, electrophysiology, and anatomy, held in March and August); Part Two (advanced clinical cardiology single-best-answer written MCQs, held in April and September); and Part Three (clinical OSCE stations, echocardiography and ECG data interpretation stations, and structured oral case discussions, held in December and January). Written papers are scored using psychometric standard-setting methods (Angoff/Modified Angoff or Hofstee), while Part Three utilizes borderline regression.
Time Limit
Varies by examination part
Passing Score
Set by psychometric standard-setting (Angoff/Hofstee method); no fixed percentage published
Exam / Certification Fees
Set periodically by the Egyptian Health Council under Prime Ministerial Decree No. 3798 of 2023 for each examination part (separate fees apply for Part One, Part Two, and Part Three).
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Determined annually through criterion-referenced standard-setting committees; not publicly released as a fixed time-series.. EHC establishes passing thresholds for each sitting using psychometric standard-setting panels rather than arbitrary numerical cutoffs. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Cardiovascular Physiology & Hemodynamics (Part One)
Cardiac cycle phases, Wiggers diagram, ventricular pressure-volume loops, preload/afterload/contractility, coronary blood flow regulation, Fick principle, shunt calculations (Qp:Qs), and Gorlin/Hakki valve area formulas.
Cardiac Anatomy, Embryology & Pathology (Part One)
Coronary artery architecture, congenital coronary anomalies, cardiac conduction tissue, autonomic innervation, pericardium, cardiac embryology/looping, atheroma biology, and cardiomyopathy histopathology.
Cardiovascular Pharmacology & Electrophysiology Basics (Part One)
Antiarrhythmic mechanisms (Vaughan Williams classes), inotropes, vasopressors, vasodilators, novel anticoagulants, antiplatelets, lipid-lowering therapies, cardiac action potential ion currents (INa, ICa-L, IKr, IKs, If), and effective refractory periods.
Acute Coronary Syndromes & Chronic Coronary Disease (Part Two)
STEMI, NSTEMI, unstable angina, MINOCA, high-sensitivity troponin algorithms, primary PCI timing, post-MI mechanical complications, dual antiplatelet strategies, chronic coronary syndromes, and revascularization guidelines (CABG vs PCI).
Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathies & Pericardial Diseases (Part Two)
HFrEF GDMT four pillars (ARNI, beta-blocker, MRA, SGLT2i), HFmrEF, HFpEF diagnostic criteria, cardiogenic shock SCAI stages, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR/AL), acute pericarditis, tamponade, and constriction.
Cardiac Arrhythmias, Electrophysiology & Device Therapy (Part Two)
Atrial fibrillation and flutter (rate vs rhythm control, CHA2DS2-VASc stroke prophylaxis, catheter ablation), SVTs (AVNRT, AVRT, WPW), ventricular tachycardia and storm, bradyarrhythmias, pacemaker indications, ICD criteria, and CRT indications.
Valvular Heart Disease & Infective Endocarditis (Part Two)
Severe aortic stenosis assessment, low-flow low-gradient AS, TAVR vs SAVR decision-making, aortic regurgitation, mitral stenosis Wilkins scoring, mitral regurgitation repair vs transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER), and modified Duke criteria for endocarditis.
Adult & Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease (Part Two)
Atrial septal defect types and closure criteria, ventricular septal defects, patent ductus arteriosus, coarctation of the aorta, tetralogy of Fallot repairs and pulmonary regurgitation, Ebstein anomaly, and Eisenmenger syndrome.
Vascular Medicine, Systemic & Pulmonary Hypertension (Part Two)
Secondary hypertension diagnostic algorithms, hypertensive emergencies, acute aortic syndromes (Type A/B dissection), peripheral artery disease, pulmonary arterial hypertension risk stratification and targeted therapies, and acute pulmonary embolism management.
Cardiovascular Imaging & Invasive Hemodynamics (Part Two)
Echocardiographic Doppler quantification, cardiovascular magnetic resonance late gadolinium enhancement, coronary CTA, nuclear perfusion imaging, invasive coronary angiography, fractional flow reserve (FFR/iFR), and intravascular imaging (IVUS/OCT).
Preparing for the Egyptian Board Cardiology Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Set by psychometric standard-setting (Angoff/Hofstee method); no fixed percentage published
- Assessment: The Egyptian Board in Cardiology (البورد المصري في أمراض القلب والأوعية الدموية) is administered by the Egyptian Health Council (EHC) under Law No. 12 of 2022 and Prime Ministerial Decree No. 3798 of 2023. The certification pathway encompasses three sequential assessment components: Part One (applied basic cardiovascular sciences: physiology, hemodynamics, cardiac pharmacology, electrophysiology, and anatomy, held in March and August); Part Two (advanced clinical cardiology single-best-answer written MCQs, held in April and September); and Part Three (clinical OSCE stations, echocardiography and ECG data interpretation stations, and structured oral case discussions, held in December and January). Written papers are scored using psychometric standard-setting methods (Angoff/Modified Angoff or Hofstee), while Part Three utilizes borderline regression.
- Time limit: Varies by examination part
- Exam / certification fees: Set periodically by the Egyptian Health Council under Prime Ministerial Decree No. 3798 of 2023 for each examination part (separate fees apply for Part One, Part Two, and Part Three). Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official structure of the Egyptian Board in Cardiology?
The Egyptian Board certification in Cardiology under the Egyptian Health Council (EHC) comprises three distinct examination tiers: Part One tests applied basic cardiovascular sciences (cardiac physiology, hemodynamics, anatomy, pathology, electrophysiology, and pharmacology); Part Two evaluates advanced clinical cardiology through single-best-answer written MCQs; and Part Three consists of an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE), echocardiography/ECG data interpretation stations, and oral viva boards.
How are the passing scores determined for the Egyptian Board Cardiology exams?
Passing scores are established using psychometric standard-setting methodologies rather than arbitrary fixed percentages. Written papers in Part One and Part Two are set using the Angoff, Modified Angoff, or Hofstee methods, while the Part Three clinical OSCE uses the Borderline Regression Method.
Does this practice question bank prepare candidates for the Part Three clinical examination?
No. Part Three of the Egyptian Board is a live clinical examination assessing physical examination skills, procedural fluency, and real-time echocardiographic/angiographic interpretation. This 100-question practice bank is an English-language study aid dedicated to the cognitive knowledge, diagnostic test interpretation, and clinical management required in Part One and Part Two written papers.
What legal framework governs the Egyptian Board Cardiology specialty certification?
The Egyptian Board is the official national qualification governed by Egyptian Health Council Law No. 12 of 2022 and Prime Ministerial Decree No. 3798 of 2023, unifying postgraduate medical training, accreditation, and board examinations across Egypt.
When are the Egyptian Board cardiology examinations held each year?
Typically, Part One written examinations are conducted in March and August; Part Two clinical written examinations take place in April and September; and Part Three clinical OSCE/data interpretation examinations are scheduled in December and January.