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Suspected atrial fibrillation — PARA MCQ

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EasyGeneral Medicine - CardiologySuspected atrial fibrillationPARA

A 72-year-old woman has palpitations and breathlessness. Her pulse is irregularly irregular at 132 beats/min and blood pressure is stable. What is the most appropriate investigation?

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Correct answer: B — 12-lead ECG

An irregularly irregular pulse suggests atrial fibrillation, which should be confirmed with a 12-lead ECG.

Reference: NICE NG196: Atrial fibrillation