What is a possible serious complication associated with atrial fibrillation?
a. Pulmonary edema
b. Atrial thrombi
c. Cardiac tamponade
d. Cardiac standstill
ANS: B
Atrial fibrillation can lead to thrombi formation in the atria caused by the stagnation of blood.
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