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Arrhythmia Treatments and Therapies |
Arrhythmias; Atrial Fibrillation; Irregular Heartbeat; Tachycardia |
Atrial fibrillation (AF or afib) is an abnormal heart rhythm (cardiac arrhythmia) which involves the two small, upper heart chambers (the atria). Heart beats in a normal heart begin after electricity generated in the atria by the sinoatrial node spread through the heart and cause contraction of the heart muscle and pumping of blood. In AF, the regular electrical impulses of the sinoatrial node are replaced by disorganized, rapid electrical impulses which result in irregular heart beats. Atr ...
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Complications
... Sometimes, atrial fibrillation can lead to the following complications: Stroke. In atrial fibrillation, the chaotic rhythm may cause blood to pool in your atria and form clots. If a blood clot forms, ...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... Treatments for atrial fibrillation include medications and procedures to regulate heart rhythm. The goals of treating atrial fibrillation include: Restoring the heart to a normal rhythm (rhythm contro...
Source: MayoClinic
Self-care ... Many people with atrial fibrillation need to make important lifestyle changes that improve the overall health of their heart. Your doctor may advise that you: Eat heart-healthy foods Reduce your salt ...
Source: MayoClinic
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Resources
- Am I at Risk? (American Heart Association)
- Ambulatory Monitors (Cleveland Clinic Foundation)
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