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Diseases » Atrial Fibrillation » Introduction
 

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation: Introduction

Atrial Fibrillation: Electrical signals in the atria are fired in a very fast and uncontrolled manner. Electrical signals arrive in the ventricles in a ... more about Atrial Fibrillation.

Atrial Fibrillation: Common heart arrythmia with rapid beating in upper chambers. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Atrial Fibrillation is available below.

Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation

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Atrial Fibrillation: Complications

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Disease Topics Related To Atrial Fibrillation

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Diagnostic Tests for Atrial Fibrillation

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Atrial Fibrillation: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Atrial Fibrillation

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Atrial Fibrillation: Rare Types

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Causes of Atrial Fibrillation

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Treatments for Atrial Fibrillation

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Latest Treatments for Atrial Fibrillation

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Videos for Atrial Fibrillation

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Managing Irregular Heartbeats

Managing Irregular HeartbeatsBecause atrial fibrillation may cause blood clots and stroke, warfarin is often given to patients with the condition fibrillation to help thin their...

 
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Prognosis for Atrial Fibrillation

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Clinical Trials for Atrial Fibrillation

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Article Excerpts about Atrial Fibrillation

Electrical signals in the atria are fired in a very fast and uncontrolled manner. Electrical signals arrive in the ventricles in a completely irregular fashion, so the heart beat is completely irregular. (Source: excerpt from NHLBI, Arrhythmia: NHLBI)

Definitions of Atrial Fibrillation:

Disorder of cardiac rhythm characterized by rapid, irregular atrial impulses and ineffective atrial contractions. - (Source - Diseases Database)

Fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart - (Source - WordNet 2.1)


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