Atrial Fibrillation Week 4

Question 1

What would the pulse of a AF p feel like?

Answer 1

irregularly irregular

Question 2

How does heart rate change during exercie in AF p?

Answer 2

quickly reaches max. heart rate

takes longer to slow down

Question 3

How does AF cause dizziness?

Answer 3

lose 'atrial kick', reduces cardiac output 
causes dizziness (especially upon exertion)

Question 4

Difference between AF and atrial flutter?

Answer 4

ECG - AF has no p wave, flutter has some atrial activity