Why Is a New-Onset of Atrial Fibrillation Serious

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why is a new-onset of atrial fibrillation serious?

• A) It increases the patient's risk for a stroke.
• B) It increases the patient's risk for a deep venous thrombosis.
• C) It may increase cardiac output to dangerous levels.
• D) It indicates the patient is about to have a myocardial infarction.

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Definitions:

Leptin

A hormone produced primarily by fat cells that is involved in the regulation of appetite and metabolism, signaling satiety to the brain.

Hunger Regulation

The physiological and psychological processes that manage the body's energy needs through signals that dictate when to eat and when to stop eating.

Leptin Levels

Refers to the concentration of leptin, a hormone produced by fat cells that regulates appetite and energy balance in the body, signaling hunger reduction and promoting energy expenditure.

Leptin, CCK

Leptin and Cholecystokinin (CCK) are hormones involved in regulating appetite and satiety, signaling the body to stop eating when full.