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AF |
| Synonyms |
Atrial Fibrillation |
| Definitions |
<p>An arrhythmia is a problem with the speed or rhythm of the heartbeat. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/arrhythmia.html">arrhythmia</a>. The cause is a disorder in the heart's electrical system. </p> <p> Often, people who have AF may not even feel symptoms. But you may feel :</p><ul> <li>Palpitations -- an abnormal rapid heartbeat</li> <li>Shortness of breath</li> <li>Weakness or difficulty exercising</li> <li>Chest pain</li> <li>Dizziness or fainting</li> <li>Fatigue</li> <li>Confusion</li> </ul> <p> AF can lead to an increased risk of <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/stroke.html">stroke</a>. In many patients, it can also cause chest pain, <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/heartattack.html">heart attack</a>, or <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/heartfailure.html">heart failure</a>. </p> <p> Doctors diagnose AF using family and medical history, a physical exam, and a test called an electrocardiogram (EKG), which looks at the electrical waves your heart makes. Treatments include medicines and procedures to restore normal rhythm. </p> <p class="">NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute</p> |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0004238 |
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Atrial Fibrillation AFib |
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C0004238 |
| Date created |
04/13/2009 |
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An arrhythmia is a problem with the speed or rhythm of the heartbeat. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of arrhythmia. The cause is a disorder in the heart's electrical system. Often, people who have AF may not even feel symptoms. But you may feel :
AF can lead to an increased risk of stroke. In many patients, it can also cause chest pain, heart attack, or heart failure. Doctors diagnose AF using family and medical history, a physical exam, and a test called an electrocardiogram (EKG), which looks at the electrical waves your heart makes. Treatments include medicines and procedures to restore normal rhythm. NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/ |
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C0004238 |
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AF |
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Atrial fibrillation (AF or AFib) is the most common type of arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat). Read about symptoms and treatment.https://medlineplus.gov/atrialfibrillation.html |
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