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what is the most common type of dysrhythmia in adults? correct answers atrial fibrillation (AF)
is AF more common in males or females? correct answers males
common causes of AF correct answers -*HTN*
-CAD
-CHF
-rheumatic mitral valve disease
-hyperthyroidism
-hypoxic conditions
-surgery
-alcoholism
symptoms of AF correct answers -palpitations
-lightheadedness
-fatigue
signs of AF correct answers -atrial rate 400-600 bpm
-irregular atrial rhythm
-irregular ventricular response
-rapid or normal rate
is AF caused by abnormal impulse formation or abnormal impulse conduction? correct answers
both
frequent or prolonged AF can lead to electrical ____________ of the atria correct answers
remodeling
type of AF; episodes begin suddenly and spontaneously, last minutes to hours, terminate
suddenly and spontaneously correct answers paroxysmal A fib
type of AF; episodes that do not terminate spontaneously, require medical intervention correct
answers persistent A fib
type of AF; never in normal sinus rhythm correct answers permanent A fib
AF increases the risk of: correct answers -stroke
-cardiomyopathy
-heart failure
-mortality
what % of all *ischemic strokes* can be attributed to AF? correct answers 15%
what is the most common type of dysrhythmia in adults? correct answers atrial fibrillation (AF)
is AF more common in males or females? correct answers males
common causes of AF correct answers -*HTN*
-CAD
-CHF
-rheumatic mitral valve disease
-hyperthyroidism
-hypoxic conditions
-surgery
-alcoholism
symptoms of AF correct answers -palpitations
-lightheadedness
-fatigue
signs of AF correct answers -atrial rate 400-600 bpm
-irregular atrial rhythm
-irregular ventricular response
-rapid or normal rate
is AF caused by abnormal impulse formation or abnormal impulse conduction? correct answers
both
frequent or prolonged AF can lead to electrical ____________ of the atria correct answers
remodeling
type of AF; episodes begin suddenly and spontaneously, last minutes to hours, terminate
suddenly and spontaneously correct answers paroxysmal A fib
type of AF; episodes that do not terminate spontaneously, require medical intervention correct
answers persistent A fib
type of AF; never in normal sinus rhythm correct answers permanent A fib
AF increases the risk of: correct answers -stroke
-cardiomyopathy
-heart failure
-mortality
what % of all *ischemic strokes* can be attributed to AF? correct answers 15%