A run of three or more PVCs should be called:
a. ventricular tachycardia.
b. ventricular fibrillation.
c. atrial tachycardia.
d. supra ventricular tachycardia.
ANS: A
Treatment for atrial fibrillation is similar to the treatment for atrial flutter. However, patient with sustained atrial fibrillation is often treated with anticoagulants or antithrombolytic medications to treat potential blood clot formation, medications to slow the heart rate, and cardioversion.
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