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  2. 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 ...

  3. Types of Atrial Fibrillation: Persistent, Paroxysmal ... - WebMD

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    Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation. Persistent Atrial Fibrillation. Long-Standing Persistent Atrial Fibrillation. Permanent (Chronic) Atrial Fibrillation. Valvular and Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. 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]

  6. 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 ...

  7. 10 Effects of Atrial Fibrillation on the Body - Healthline

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    You may become very aware of your own heartbeat. Over time, AFib can cause the heart to weaken and malfunction. The heart’s ineffective contractions cause blood to pool in the atria. This can ...

  8. Atrial Fibrillation: Natural and Alternative Treatments

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    Lower your intake or steer clear of caffeinated beverages and chocolate if you feel it will help. You may want to avoid: coffee and some teas. chocolate. soda. energy drinks. some over-the-counter ...

  9. A Visual Guide to Atrial Fibrillation - WebMD

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    3 /22. For many people, AFib symptoms aren't obvious . But when there are, they'll often include: An uneven pulse. A racing or pounding heart. A feeling that your heart is fluttering. Chest pain ...