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What is Atrial Fibrillation? - In atrial fibrillation, the electrical activity of the heart is uncoordinated, with electricity traveling about the upper chambers in a chaotic fashion, causing the upper chambers to quiver (like a "bag of worms") and contract inefficiently or not at all. Common in elderly and those with heart disease. What is Atrial Flutter? - Atrial flutter causes a rapid but coordinated electrical stimulation of the upper chamber of the heart, often leading to a rapid pul...

A patient with a history of obesity, snoring, and excessive daytime sleepiness is referred by their Primary Care Physician for a psg. the intake reveals frequent naps, caffeine use throughout the day and evening, a variable bedtime, and a score of 18/24 on the Epworth Sleepiness Scale. The patient has an overall AHI of 4, an arousal index of 5, and sleep efficiency of 56%. What is the Most Likely cause of excessive daytime sleepiness in the patient. - Poor sleep hygiene What is the BEST res...

A patient with a history of obesity, snoring, and excessive daytime sleepiness is referred by their Primary Care Physician for a psg. the intake reveals frequent naps, caffeine use throughout the day and evening, a variable bedtime, and a score of 18/24 on the Epworth Sleepiness Scale. The patient has an overall AHI of 4, an arousal index of 5, and sleep efficiency of 56%. What is the Most Likely cause of excessive daytime sleepiness in the patient. - Poor sleep hygiene What is the BEST res...