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Atrial Fibrillation |
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Atrial Fibrillation |
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Brief Information |
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| Description |
The conduction system is malfunctioning and is in anarchic state. Any contractions of the atria that gets through to the ventricle is irregular. The sounds are best described as chaotic. |
| Findings on Examination |
Arrhythmic contraction of the atria gives way to rapid series of irregular spasms of muscle wall. No discernible regularity in rhythm or pattern. |
| Compare with |
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| Normal Heart Sound (441K) |
| Third Heart Sound (441K) |
| Fourth Heart Sound (442K) |
| Summation Gallop (442K) |
Y.E. Kocabasoglu and R.H. Henning
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