cardiovascular

Arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation)

fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) characterized by rapid and irregular beating of the atrial chambers of the heart. It often begins as short periods of abnormal beating, which become longer or continuous over time. It may also start as other forms of arrhythmia, such as atrial flutter, that transform into AF.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·None, heart , fainting, dizziness, decreased level or total loss of consciousness, shortness of breath

Treatment

·Lifestyle modifications, rate control, rhythm control, anticoagulation

Complications

·Heart failure, ,

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