A healthy heart drums up
a steady rhythm.
It beats around 60-100 times
per minute when you're resting.
If you have atrial fibrillation,
though, your heart can beat out
of rhythm, too fast, or too
slow.
Untreated AFib might also make
you up to five times
more likely to have a stroke.
So what does AFib feel like?
It may seem like your heart is
fluttering, pounding, racing,
or skipping beats.
You may also get tired,
lightheaded, or short of breath.
Some people don't have symptoms,
though.
And did you know certain habits
may raise your odds of getting
AFib?
Smoking, drinking too much
alcohol,
and intense athletic endurance
training may all be culprits.
Health conditions
like high blood pressure,
diabetes, hyperthyroidism,
and heart disease can also raise
your risk.
If you have one of these,
work with your doctor to get it
under control and feel better.
