Atrial Fibrillation (cont.)
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- Atrial Fibrillation Overview
- Atrial Fibrillation Causes
- Atrial Fibrillation Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Atrial Fibrillation Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Viewer Comments: Atrial Fibrillation - Effective Treatments
Atrial Fibrillation Symptoms
Symptoms of atrial fibrillation vary from person to person.
- A number of people have no symptoms.
- The most common symptom in people with intermittent atrial fibrillation is
palpitations, a
sensation of rapid or irregular heartbeat. This may make some people very
anxious. Many people also describe an irregular fluttering sensation in their
chests.
- Some become light-headed or faint.
- Other symptoms include weakness, lack of energy or shortness of breath with effort, and chest pain.
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Atrial Fibrillation - Effective Treatments
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What kinds of treatments have been effective for your atrial fibrillation?
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a supraventricular tachyarrhythmia characterized by disorganized atrial electrical activity and progressive deterioration of atrial electromechanical function.
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