During atrial fibrillation the electrical activity of atria is desynchronized and the atria do not contract. That causes the formation of blood clots in the atria. If a clot from the atria detaches and gets into circulation it might cause the blockage of blood flow to a certain area. Where would you find a blood clot that originated in the right atrium?

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If a blood clot originates in the right atrium it will travel through the right ventricle and into the pulmonary artery, causing a blockage in the arteries in the lungs. This condition is known as pulmonary embolism. Therefore, the best choice is A) in the arteries in the lungs.

During Atrial Fibrillation the Electrical Activity of Atria Is Desynchronized