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Select the correct answer and write it on the line provided. In _____ fibrillation, instead of pumping strongly, the heart muscle quivers ineffectively. atrial ventricular

Name: Problem 33, Chapter 5: Medical Terminology for Health Professions
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In _____ fibrillation, instead of pumping strongly, the heart muscle quivers ineffectively.
atrial ventricular

Medical Terminology for Health Professions

Ann Ehrlich, Carol… 6th Edition

Chapter 5, Problem 33

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Cardiac Arrhythmia

Cardiac arrhythmia refers to any disruption in the normal rhythm of the heartbeat. This can include irregular, too fast, or too slow heart rates, and often impacts the heart’s ability to efficiently pump blood throughout the body.

Ventricular Fibrillation

Ventricular fibrillation is a severe type of arrhythmia where the electrical signals in the heart's lower chambers become chaotic. Instead of contracting in a coordinated manner to pump blood, the ventricles quiver ineffectively, which can lead to cardiac arrest if not treated immediately.

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation is an arrhythmia that originates in the heart’s upper chambers (atria), leading to an irregular and often rapid heartbeat. Although it causes inefficient atrial contractions, the ventricles may still pump blood to some extent, which differentiates it from the life-threatening rhythm seen in ventricular fibrillation.

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