In atrial fibrillation, the atria do not contract correctly, and not all blood exits this chamber. The blood pools in the atria, and this can promote blood clot formation. If a blood clot forms in the left atrium, it can get pumped from the left ventricle, get caught in a capillary bed and cause a(n): pulmonary embolus 2) inferior vena cava filter 3) deep vein thrombosis 4) cerebral vascular accident (CVA)

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**Understanding Complications of Atrial Fibrillation**

In atrial fibrillation, the atria do not contract correctly, and not all blood exits this chamber. The blood pools in the atria, and this can promote blood clot formation. If a blood clot forms in the left atrium, it can get pumped from the left ventricle, get caught in a capillary bed, and cause a(n):

1) Pulmonary embolus
2) Inferior vena cava filter
3) Deep vein thrombosis
4) Cerebral vascular accident (CVA)
Transcribed Image Text:**Understanding Complications of Atrial Fibrillation** In atrial fibrillation, the atria do not contract correctly, and not all blood exits this chamber. The blood pools in the atria, and this can promote blood clot formation. If a blood clot forms in the left atrium, it can get pumped from the left ventricle, get caught in a capillary bed, and cause a(n): 1) Pulmonary embolus 2) Inferior vena cava filter 3) Deep vein thrombosis 4) Cerebral vascular accident (CVA)
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