mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #345

A 60-year-old man with a history of hypertension develops atrial fibrillation. Which is the primary mechanism of thrombus formation in atrial fibrillation?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #345

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A 60-year-old man with a history of hypertension develops atrial fibrillation. Which is the primary mechanism of thrombus formation in atrial fibrillation?

    • A) Coagulation cascade activation
    • B) Endothelial damage
    • C) Platelet activation
    • D) Fibrinolysis inhibition

    Answer: Coagulation cascade activation

    Explanation: Coagulation cascade activation fails without endothelial damage or platelet activation in atrial fibrillation.