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An arrhythmia is a problem with the speed or rhythm of the heartbeat. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of arrhythmia. The cause is a disorder in the heart's electrical system.

Often, people who have AF may not even feel symptoms. But you may feel

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Atrial Fibrillation (National Library of Medicine)
... with the speed or rhythm of the heartbeat. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of arrhythmia. ...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/atrialfibrillation.html - Health Topics
Atrial Fibrillation (Patient Education Institute)
... and causes them to contract and pump blood. Atrial Fibrillation Atrial fibrillation occurs when the electric current in the heart ... heart failure are the two main causes of atrial fibrillation. This document is for informational purposes and is ...
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Genetics Home Reference: Familial atrial fibrillation (National Library of Medicine)
... literature OMIM Genetic disorder catalog Genetic Conditions > Familial atrial fibrillation On this page: Description Genetic changes Inheritance Diagnosis ...
ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/familial-atrial-fibrillation - External Health Links
Patient's Guide to Living with Atrial Fibrillation (American Heart Association)
A Patient’s Guide to Living With Atrial Fibrillation Julie B. Shea , MS, RNCS ; Samuel F. Sears , PhD From the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Mass (J.B.S.) and East Carolina ...
circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/117/20/e340 - External Health Links
Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation (American Heart Association)
Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Christian T. Ruff , MD, MPH From the TIMI Study Group, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. ...
circ.ahajournals.org/content/125/16/e588.full - External Health Links
Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
NINDS Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Information Page Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Atrial Fibrillation and ... research is being done? Clinical Trials What is Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke? Atrial fibrillation (AF) describes the rapid, ...
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Atrial Fibrillation (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
... page from the NHLBI on Twitter. What Is Atrial Fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation (A-tre-al fi-bri-LA- ... Heart Works article. Understanding the Electrical Problem in Atrial Fibrillation In AF, the heart's electrical signals don't ...
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/af - External Health Links
How Is Atrial Fibrillation Treated? (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
... page from the NHLBI on Twitter. How Is Atrial Fibrillation Treated? Treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF) depends on ... too much thyroid hormone). Who Needs Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation? People who have AF but don't have ...
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Pulse Check: The Importance of Self-Screening for Atrial Fibrillation Twice a Year (Women's Heart Foundation)
Pulse Check The importance of self-screening for atrial fibrillation twice a year What is atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a very irregular heartbeat. ...
www.womensheart.org/content/Stroke/pulse_check.asp - External Health Links
Atrial Fibrillation (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
... may be reprinted for personal, noncommercial use only. Atrial fibrillation By Mayo Clinic staff Original Article: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/atrial-fibrillation/DS00291 Definition Symptoms Causes Risk factors Complications Preparing ...
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