Question 6 · LEK · Atrial fibrillation
Non-cardiac conditions that predispose towards atrial fibrillation include:
1) hyperthyroidism;
2) hypothyroidism;
3) acute infection;
4) obstructive sleep apnea;
5) pheochromocytoma.
The correct answer is:
2) hypothyroidism;
3) acute infection;
4) obstructive sleep apnea;
5) pheochromocytoma.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,3,5.
- B. 1,3,4,5.
- C. 1,2,3,5.
- D. 2,3,4,5.
- E. all the above.
Hint
Think about states with adrenergic excess, systemic inflammation or hypoxia-related atrial stress, and which thyroid state is the classic trigger.
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