Which of the following correctly describes multifocal atrial tachycardia?
a. The atrial rhythm is regular.
b. The ventricular rhythm is irregular.
c. The atrial and ventricular rhythms are regular.
d. The atrial and ventricular rhythms are irregular.
D
With multifocal atrial tachycardia, the atrial and ventricular rhythms are usually irregular as the pacemaker site shifts from the SA node to ectopic atrial locations or AV junction.
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