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Atrial Fibrillation
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Atrial fibrillation (also called AF or A Fib) is the most common form of arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorder). It affects many people, including an estimated 2.3 million people in the United States. Atrial fibrillation is more common in older people, people with high blood pressure, and people with other kinds of heart disease. It can lead to serious health problems such as stroke, fatigue, and heart failure. The August 27, 2003, issue of JAMA includes an article about atrial fibrillation.
WHAT IS ATRIAL FIBRILLATION?
Atrial fibrillation occurs when the electrical impulses that cause the heart to beat in a regular rhythmic manner become disorganized, causing the heart to beat irregularly and often too fast with too little force. The irregular pulse can be felt and can be seen on an electrocardiogram. An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a recording of the electrical activity of the heart made from electrodes (electrical conductors) . . . [Full Text of this Article]
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