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Atrial Fibrillation

What is atrial fibrillation (AFib)?

Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib or AF, is one of the most common types of . Arrhythmias are problems with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat. They can cause your heart to beat too slowly, too fast, or in an irregular way.

If you have AFib, your heart beats irregularly and sometimes much faster than normal. Also, your heart's upper and lower chambers do not work together as they should. When this happens, the lower chambers do not fill completely or pump enough blood to your lungs and body. This can cause symptoms such as , , and a pounding heartbeat.

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  1. Atrial Fibrillation (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is atrial fibrillation (AFib)? Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib or AF, is one of the most common types of arrhythmias. Arrhythmias are problems with the rate ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/atrialfibrillation.html - Health Topics
  2. Familial atrial fibrillation 
    Familial atrial fibrillation is an inherited abnormality of the heart's normal rhythm. Atrial fibrillation is characterized by episodes of uncoordinated electrical ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/familial-atrial-fibrillation - Genetics
  3. Why Atrial Fibrillation Matters Video (American Heart Association)  
    ... Topics Atrial Fibrillation Why Atrial Fibrillation Matters Why Atrial Fibrillation Matters Quick Facts Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can increase ... potential AFib risks What are the effects of atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation , also called AFib or AF, can ...
    https://www.heart.org/.../why-atrial-fibrillation-af-or-afib-matters - Videos
  4. Who Is at Risk for Atrial Fibrillation? Video (American Heart Association)  
    ... for Atrial Fibrillation? Who Is at Risk for Atrial Fibrillation? Quick Facts The chance of having atrial fibrillation ( ... can be controlled. Are you at risk for atrial fibrillation? Anyone can develop atrial fibrillation , also called AFib ...
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  5. Treatment Options for Atrial Fibrillation Video (American Heart Association)  
    ... Treatment of AFib Treatment Options Treatment Options for Atrial Fibrillation Play without Auto-Play Play Video Video: AFib ...
    https://www.heart.org/...t-options-of-atrial-fibrillation-afib-or-af - Videos
  6. High Blood Pressure, Atrial Fibrillation, and Your Risk of Stroke Video (American Heart Association)  
    ... Blood Pressure, AFib and Stroke High Blood Pressure, Atrial Fibrillation and Your Risk of Stroke Quick Facts Stroke ...
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  7. Atrial fibrillation - discharge 
    Atrial fibrillation or flutter is a common type of abnormal heartbeat. The heart rhythm is fast and irregular. ... have been in the hospital because you have atrial fibrillation . This condition occurs when your heart beats irregularly ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000237.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter 
    Atrial fibrillation (Afib) and atrial flutter are common types of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) which affect the upper ... provider about steps to treat conditions that cause atrial fibrillation and flutter. Avoid binge drinking.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000184.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. What Is Atrial Fibrillation? From the National Institutes of Health (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)  
    Atrial Fibrillation,a-fib,AF,Arrhythmias,irregular heart rhythms,Atrial Fibrillation Lifestyle Changes ... Atrial fibrillation, also known as A-fib or AF, is one of the most common types of arrhythmias ( ...
    https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/atrial-fibrillation - External Health Links
  10. Cardiac ablation procedures 
    ... accessory pathway, such as Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome Atrial fibrillation Atrial flutter Ventricular tachycardia ... consensus statement on catheter and surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation. Heart Rhythm. 2017;14(10):e275-e444. PMID: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007368.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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