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small blood clots can form in the heart chambers when you have atrial fibrillation. These clots can travel through the bloodstream to the brain, causing a stroke. This is why people with chronic AFib
including an estimated 2.3 million people in the United States. Atrial fibrillation is more common in older people, people with high blood pressure, and people with other kinds of heart disease. It can lead to serious health problems such as stroke, fatigue...
As with atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter is usually not life-threatening when it's properly treated. Risk factors Certain factors may increase your risk of developing atrial fibrillation. These include: Age.The older you are, the greater your risk of developing atrial fibrillation. Heart disease...
Treat underlying cause Hypertension , coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease , thyrotoxicosis , sick sinus syndrome , etc .AF: atrial fibrillation CCB: calcium channel blockers AC: anticoagulation NOAC: novel oral anticoagulants ...
For many people, atrial fibrillation (AFib) is life-changing. You may have less energy than you used to. You might have to limit some activities. Your diagnosis could make you feel fearful, anxious, or depressed. Just as your condition affects you, it affects your partner, family, and fri...
Atrial fibrillation, also called A-fib, is the most common type of heart arrhythmia. In fact, A-fib affects an estimated 3-6 million people in the United States alone.1With A-fib, the upper heart chambers (the atria) beat irregularly. As a result, blood doesn’t move well into the ...
Abnormal heart structure from the time of birth (congenital) About 1 in 10,000 young adults in otherwise good health have the disease without any apparent cause or underlying cardiac problems. Atrial fibrillation of the heart in these individuals usually is intermittent but can become chronic in ...
The causes of atrial fibrillation include high blood pressure, heart disease, lung disease, thyroid issues, viral infections and sleep apnea. Additionally, your age, family history, chronic medical conditions, weight and alcohol consumption can also increase your risk for developing AFib. ...
Atrialfibrillationis the most common sustained arrhythmia and remains as one of main challenges in current clinical practice. The disease may be induced secondary to other diseases such as hypertension,valvular heart disease, and heart failure, conferring an increased risk of stroke and sudden death....