Familial atrial fibrillation: A rare inherited condition where abnormal electrical activity in the heart causes it to have a fast and irregular beat. The condition may go unnoticed or may cause stroke or sudden death in some cases. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Familial atrial fibrillation is available below.
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Familial atrial fibrillation as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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