05/05 Flashcards

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what decreases the intensity of the ejection systolic murmur heard in aortic stenosis

A

Valsalva manoeuvre

may slow your heart when it’s beating too fast. To do it, you breathe out strongly through your mouth while holding your nose tightly closed. This creates a forceful strain that can trigger your heart to react and go back into normal rhythm

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maximum amount of time that acute atrial fibrillation can last for such that it still qualifies for rhythm control without delay is

A

48h

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