Which of the Following Is the Most Likely Consequence of a Very

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most likely consequence of a very rapid heart rate?

• A) decreased ventricular filling (with blood)
• B) failure of the AV valves to open
• C) failure of the SA node to fire
• D) failure of the cardiac impulse to enter the His-Purkinje system

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