AF Diagnosis & Risk

Question 1

What is the most common initial diagnostic tool for atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Answer

MRI scan

Answer

CT scan

Answer

Chest X-ray

Question 2

Which scoring system is used to estimate stroke risk in AF patients?

Accepted Answer

CHA₂DS₂-VASc

Answer

HAS-BLED

Answer

APGAR

Answer

GCS

Question 3

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for AF?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Age

Answer

Gender

Answer

Family history

Question 4

Which symptom is most commonly associated with atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Palpitations

Answer

Seizures

Answer

Nausea

Answer

Blurred vision

Question 5

What condition significantly increases the risk of AF in elderly patients?

Accepted Answer

Congestive heart failure

Answer

Osteoporosis

Answer

Arthritis

Answer

Asthma

Question 6

Which diagnostic tool is useful for detecting intermittent (paroxysmal) AF?

Accepted Answer

Holter monitor

Answer

CT angiogram

Answer

Chest radiograph

Answer

Cardiac biopsy