A Very Rapid Heart Rate Reduces Cardiac Output Because

question 14

Multiple Choice

A very rapid heart rate reduces cardiac output because:

• A) venous return is increased.
• B) ventricular fibrillation develops immediately.
• C) conduction through the AV node is impaired.
• D) ventricular filling is reduced.

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