Medical Emergencies · single question
Which emergency is most likely associated with this condition?
Patient with atrial fibrillation taking rivaroxaban (Xarelto).
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Correct answer: B. Stroke
Atrial fibrillation → embolic stroke risk (hence anticoagulation with Xarelto).
- A. Not the principal AFib complication.
- B. Correct. AFib promotes left-atrial thrombus → embolic (ischemic) stroke; that is why patients are anticoagulated.
- C. AFib's signature thromboembolic complication is stroke, not MI.
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