Atrial Fibrillation Can Cause a Drop in Cardiac Output Because

question 29

Multiple Choice

Atrial fibrillation can cause a drop in cardiac output because it causes

• A)a loss of the atrial kick.
• B)the ventricles to contract more forcefully.
• C)the AV valves to remain open too long.
• D)the sinus node to fire more often.

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