Question 1

will hypovolemia cause atrial fibrillation?

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It can: The stress of hypovolemia can trigger reflex tachycardia and atrial fibrillation, especially in a diseased heart.

Question 2

does atrial fibrillation cause fainting?

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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 3

can stress cause atrial fibrillation?

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

Question 4

will stress cause atrial fibrillation?

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

Question 5

causes of non valvular atrial fibrillation?

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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.

Question 6

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 7

how can alcohol cause atrial fibrillation ?

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Excess alcohol : Heavy drinking iver time can lead to cardiomyopathy as alcohol works as a myocardial suppressant but even in smaller but usually excessive quantities it can cause atrial fibrillation due to its dehydrating and electrolyte depleting effects.  This is often referred to as "holiday heart".

Question 8

how can  tyramine cause atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Vasoactive amine: Increased tyramine can cause increases in dopamine, Epinephrine & norepinephrine (particularly when taking a type of drug called an mao-inhibitor). This can result in increased blood pressure, and it can also cause abnormal heart rhythms, including atrial fibrillation. The 1st reported case of atrial fibrillation caused by tyramine was in grimsby, england, in 1987.

Question 9

could atrial fibrillation be caused by valerian?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Valerian, a naturally occurring medicinal herb, has mild sedative effects but no known cardiac electrical effects. It has been used in the treatment of anxiety and insomnia among other things, but is not known to be associated with atrial fibrillation.

Question 10

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).

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