Question 1

is there a higher chance of sudden death if you have permanent atrial fibrillation?
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Accepted Answer

Higher risk: See:  https://cardiacrhythmnews.com/sudden-cardiac-death-is-the-most-common-cause-of-death-in-atrial-fibrillation-patients-engage-af-timi-48-shows/

Question 2

can atrial fibrillation cause ed?

Accepted Answer

No: Afib cannot directly cause ed.  Medicines used to treat afib can impair erections and conditions associated with afib such as heart failure, coronary disease also can cause ed.

Question 3

does atrial fibrillation cause fainting?

Accepted Answer

Agin: Atral fibrillation can cause fainting in some circumstances but usually doesn't. If you have both you should see your doc for an evaluation.

Question 4

i get acute attacks of atrial fibrillation that lasts generally about 30 mins, when is this cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation would be of concern given your age and your diagnosing cardiologist/electrophysiologist would be your best resource going forward.

Question 5

why does atrial fibrillation cause strokes?

Accepted Answer

Clot formation: Because blood in the left atrium is not propelled forward normally during atiral fibrillation, it allows for the formation of clots. Small areas of blood pooling resembling little eddy currents allow blood to slow down and form clots. If one of these clots is then propelled forward it can travel to the brain, become lodged in a blood vessel and cause a stroke.A clot the size of a pinhead can do it.

Question 6

can hypothroidism cause atrial fibrillation?thanks

Accepted Answer

No: But hyperthyroidism is a common cause. Also, you mention alcohol addition and that's one of the commonest causes. Also age over 70 is a common cause (noting your age).

Question 7

atrial fibrillation versus ventricular fibrillation. causes and cures?

Accepted Answer

VF vs AF: Ventricular is lethal instantly. A fib is not lethal and treated with medications or ablation.

Question 8

can stress cause atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it is possible, especially if the heart is damaged , or enlarged.

Question 9

will stress cause atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

It can: It can, but usually the heart has to have other problems for stress to precipitate this.

Question 10

causes of non valvular atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Many: High blood pressure is a risk factor. Consider high thyroid levels, premature heart beats, or high amounts of Epinephrine (rare). There are other rare causes. 
Most times we don't find a specific cause- age increases risk for af- the most common heart rhythm disorder.

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