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What is the primary consequence of atrial fibrillation on the atria?
What is the primary consequence of atrial fibrillation on the atria?
- Ineffective contraction (correct)
- Increased contraction force
- Coordination with ventricular contraction
- Rapid contraction rate
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for atrial fibrillation?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for atrial fibrillation?
- Excess exercise (correct)
- Hypertension
- Thyrotoxicosis
- Obesity
What is a potential complication of atrial fibrillation?
What is a potential complication of atrial fibrillation?
- Hypertension
- Myocardial infarction
- Hyperthyroidism
- Thromboembolism (correct)
What percentage of patients with atrial fibrillation are asymptomatic?
What percentage of patients with atrial fibrillation are asymptomatic?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with atrial fibrillation?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with atrial fibrillation?
What is the primary distinction between lone AF and paroxysmal AF?
What is the primary distinction between lone AF and paroxysmal AF?
What is the primary goal of rate control in atrial flutter?
What is the primary goal of rate control in atrial flutter?
What is the primary indication for catheter ablation in paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia?
What is the primary indication for catheter ablation in paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia?
What is the primary difference between pulseless ventricular tachycardia and unstable sustained ventricular tachycardia?
What is the primary difference between pulseless ventricular tachycardia and unstable sustained ventricular tachycardia?
What is the primary benefit of implantable cardioverter defibrillator therapy in patients with ventricular tachycardia?
What is the primary benefit of implantable cardioverter defibrillator therapy in patients with ventricular tachycardia?
What is the primary indication for IV amiodarone in ventricular tachycardia?
What is the primary indication for IV amiodarone in ventricular tachycardia?
