The Treatment for Controlling Atrial Arrhythmias Is to First Control

question 30

Multiple Choice

The treatment for controlling atrial arrhythmias is to first control the heart rate, then use of ______________ to return the atria to a sinus rhythm.

• A) ventricular reconstruction
• B) antiarrhythmic therapy
• C) high electrical energy
• D) anticoagulation therapy

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