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Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a heart condition that causes the upper chambers of the heart (known as the atria) to quiver. This quivering prevents the heart from pumping effectively. Normally ...
6 min read. It’s easy to confuse atrial fibrillation (AFib) with what’s called supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). After all, both have to do with your heart rate and both start in the upper ...
Men between the ages 55-74 with AFib have a 61.5% death rate within 10 years of diagnosis. This is compared to a 30% rate in men who don’t have the condition. Women of the same age with AFib had ...
Causes include age, cardiovascular disease, alcohol abuse, diabetes, and lung disease. Postoperative atrial fibrillation. This is the most frequent complication of cardiovascular surgery. It ...
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 ...
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 ...
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