Atrial Fibrillation

Question 1

Disorganized atrial rhythm usually originating in (right/left) atrium

Answer 1

Atrial fibrillation

left

Question 2

Organized rhythm usually originating in the (right/left) atrium

Answer 2

Atrial flutter

right

Question 3

Rate 350+/min w/ no significant mechanical function

Answer 3

Atrial fibrillation

Question 4

250-340/min w/ some mechanical function

Answer 4

Atrial flutter

Question 5

Rhythm originating from single focus or small circuit in either atrium at rates over 100/min

Answer 5

Atrial tachycardia

Question 6

CHA2DS2VASc Score stands for:

Answer 6

Congestive Heart Failure
Hypertension
Age > 75 : 2 points
Diabetes Mellitus
Prior TIA/stroke : 2 points
Vascular disease
Age 65-74
Sex category: female = 1 point

Question 7

CHADS2 score of 0 should be treated w/:

Answer 7

no treatment or aspirin

Question 8

CHADS2 score of 1 should be treated w/:

Answer 8

aspirin

oral anticoagulant

Question 9

CHADS2 score of >2 should be treated w/:

Answer 9

oral anticoagulant

Question 10

T/F: Pacemaker +/- AV nodal ablation is an effective way to fix atrial fibrillation.

Answer 10

False. Does not fix.

Improves quality of life