A Visual Guide to Atrial Fibrillation
Medically Reviewed by Jabeen Begum, MD on September 25, 2023
What Is AFib?
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Not a Normal Heart Rhythm or Rate
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Warning Signs
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Effects
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When It's an Emergency
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Greater Risk of Stroke
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What Causes It?
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Who Gets AFib?
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Triggers You Can Control
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After Heart Surgery
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Lone AFib
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Diagnosed With ECG
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Other Tests
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How Long It Lasts
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Cardioversion
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Medication
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Ablation
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Surgery
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Pacemaker
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Living With AFib
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Prevention
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Check Your Pulse Monthly
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REFERENCES:
American Heart Association. Circulation.
Cleveland Clinic.
StopAfib.org.
UpToDate Inc.
September 25, 2023
Medically Reviewed by: Jabeen Begum, MD
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