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Atrial Fibrillation


Overview
Atrial Fibrillation (also called AFib or AF) is a quivering or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. Often Atrial Fibrillation starts as brief periods of abnormal beating which become longer and possibly constant over time...

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Symptoms
Atrial Fibrillation or AFib may have no symptoms. Occasionally there may be heart palpitations, fainting, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, or chest pain...

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Causes
High blood pressure and valvular heart disease are the most common alterable risk factors for AF.Other heart-related risk factors include heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, and congenital heart disease. In the developing world valvular heart...

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Diagnosis
The evaluation of atrial fibrillation involves a determination of the cause of the arrhythmia, and classification of the arrhythmia. Diagnostic investigation of AF typically includes a complete history and physical examination...

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Prevention
To reduce the risk for the onset of AFib, maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle is always your best option. If you have been diagnosed with AFib, take medications if they are prescribed for you, and get proper treatment and management of your condition...

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Treatment
The main goals of treatment are to prevent circulatory instability and stroke. Rate or rhythm control are used to achieve the former, whereas anticoagulation is used to decrease the risk of the latter. Medicines line Vitamin K Antagonist (VKAs) and NOACs (Dabigatran etc.)...

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Everyday Life
Living with AFib can affect many different aspects of life, including your stamina, relationships and emotional health. But taking an active role in your care can help you feel better and more in control.If untreated....

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Resources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atrial_fibrillation https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/atrial-fibrillation/treatment-and-prevention-of-atrial-fibrillation/prevention-strategies-for-atrial-fibrillation-afib-or-af

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Overview Know More ...!
Atrial Fibrillation (also called AFib or AF) is a quivering or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke...
Symptoms Know More ...!
Atrial Fibrillation or AFib may have no symptoms. Occasionally there may be heart palpitations, fainting, lightheadedness ...
High blood pressure and valvular heart disease are the most common alterable risk factors for AF.Other heart-related risk factors include heart ...
Diagnosis Know More ...!
The evaluation of atrial fibrillation involves a determination of the cause of the arrhythmia, and classification of the arrhythmia...
Prevention Know More ...!
To reduce the risk for the onset of AFib, maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle is always your best option. If you have been diagnosed with AFib ...
Treatment Know More ...!
The main goals of treatment are to prevent circulatory instability and stroke. Rate or rhythm control are used to achieve the former ...
Everyday Life Know More ...!
Living with AFib can affect many different aspects of life, including your stamina, relationships and emotional health ...
Resources Know More ...!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atrial_fibrillation