September 13, 2012

Nursing Tip of the Day! - Medical Surgical Nursing

Category: Medical Surgical Nursing
During atrial fibrillation (AF), cardiac output decreases. Atrial systole (atrial kick) is responsible for final filling of the ventricle. During atrial fibrillation there is no coordinated atrial systole and the absence causes 20% in cardiac output loss.

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