ECG Question-2
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What is the diagnosis of ECG?
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What is the diagnosis of ECG?
A. Sinus arrhythmia
B. Atrial Flutter
C. Atrial Fibrillation
D. Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia
Paroxysmal AF is defined as Episodes of AF that terminate spontaneously within
A. 24 hours
B. 3 days
C. 5 days
D. 7 days
Persistent AF is defined as Episodes of AF that last more than ————— and may require either pharmacologic or electrical intervention to terminate
A. 5 days
B. 7 days
C. 12 days
D. 14 days
| Atrial Fibrillation | Types | Duration | Associated Notes |
| 1 | Paroxysmal AF | Episodes of AF that terminate spontaneously within 7 days | |
| 2 | Persistent AF | Episodes of AF that last more than 7 days | May require either pharmacologic or electrical intervention to terminate |
| 3 | Long-standing persistent AF | AF that has persisted for more than 12 months | Cardioversion has failed or because cardioversion has not been attempted |
| 4 | Permanent AF | Abort any further restoration strategies | When both patient and clinician have decided to Abort any further restoration strategies after shared clinical decision making |
