Atrial fibrillation (also called AFib or AF) is a quivering or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications . At least 2.7 million Americans are living with AFib.31 Tem 2016
Read moreWhat happens in heart fibrillation?
During atrial fibrillation, the heart’s upper chambers (the atria) beat chaotically and irregularly — out of sync with the lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart. For many people, A-fib may have no symptoms. However, A-fib may cause a fast, pounding heartbeat (palpitations), shortness of breath or weakness.19 Eki 2021
Read moreWhat happens in heart fibrillation?
During atrial fibrillation, the heart’s upper chambers (the atria) beat chaotically and irregularly — out of sync with the lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart. For many people, A-fib may have no symptoms. However, A-fib may cause a fast, pounding heartbeat (palpitations), shortness of breath or weakness.19 Eki 2021
Read moreCan you have atrial flutter and not know it?
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, can cause subtle symptoms that come and go. The signs can be so vague that you don’t think they’re caused by a heart condition. You may think you’re out of shape or just don’t feel like yourself. But you could have AFib and not even know it .
Read moreCan you have atrial flutter and not know it?
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, can cause subtle symptoms that come and go. The signs can be so vague that you don’t think they’re caused by a heart condition. You may think you’re out of shape or just don’t feel like yourself. But you could have AFib and not even know it .
Read moreDoes atrial fibrillation go away?
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is one of the types that starts suddenly and goes away own on its own . However, patients should still be monitored and treated. Usually, atrial fibrillation is permanent, and medicines or other nonsurgical treatments can’t restore a completely normal heart rhythm.
Read moreDoes atrial fibrillation go away?
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is one of the types that starts suddenly and goes away own on its own . However, patients should still be monitored and treated. Usually, atrial fibrillation is permanent, and medicines or other nonsurgical treatments can’t restore a completely normal heart rhythm.
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