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  2. Atrial fibrillation - Wikipedia

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    315,000 with atrial flutter (2019) [10] Atrial fibrillation ( AF, AFib or A-fib) is an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) characterized by rapid and irregular beating of the atrial chambers of the heart. [11] [12] It often begins as short periods of abnormal beating, which become longer or continuous over time. [4]

  3. Lone Atrial Fibrillation: Definition, Symptoms, and Treatment

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    Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an abnormal or rapid heart rate. This is a common but serious type of arrhythmia. It occurs when the heart’s upper and lower chambers beat out of coordination. This ...

  4. Atrial Fibrillation: Prognosis, Life Expectancy - WebMD

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    AFib: Prognosis and Life Expectancy. When your doctor diagnoses you with atrial fibrillation (AFib), you might wonder what to expect. Your prognosis is a prediction of how your disease could ...

  5. Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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    Atrial fibrillation ( AFib) is a type of irregular heartbeat. If you have it, your doctor will classify yours by the reason for it and on how long it lasts. When your heartbeat returns to normal ...

  6. Atrial Fibrillation (AFib): Symptoms and Treatment - WebMD

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    Acute onset atrial fibrillation. This rapid, chaotic heartbeat comes on quickly and goes away quickly. It usually resolves by itself in 24 to 48 hours. Causes include age, cardiovascular disease ...

  7. What Is Atrial Fibrillation (AFib or AF)? Symptoms and More

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    weakness. lightheadedness. dizziness. fainting. confusion. intolerance to exercise. These symptoms can come and go based on the severity of your condition. For example, paroxysmal AFib is a type ...

  8. What Is Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation? - Healthline

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    It’s commonly known as AF or AFib. AFib occurs when the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, lose their normal rhythm and beat chaotically. When AFib occurs, blood doesn’t flow through the ...

  9. How to Stop an AFib Episode - WebMD

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    Breathe in slowly through your nose, feeling your stomach stretch out. Breathe out slowly through your mouth and repeat. The goal is to exhale for longer than it took to inhale. While this may ...