Episode 72 – Atrial Flutter

12/08/2025 4 min
Episode 72 – Atrial Flutter

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Episode Synopsis

A patient with atrial flutter suddenly becomes extremely lightheaded while exercising and appears to lose consciousness. Which of the following physiologic responses BEST explains the change in the patient’s status? 1. Increased filling of the ventricles2. Increased system congestion3. Decreased atrial depolarization4. Decreased blood traveling to the brainWatch the video version of this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/eXsure_4i_I