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Could an episode of a fib have a strong heart beat.?
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YES, IN SOME CASES: ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IS A DISORDER OF THE TOP CHAMBERS OF THE HEART AND RESULTS IN LESS BLOOD FILLING INTO THE VENTRICLES (LOWER CHAMBERS), ESPECIALLY WHEN THE HEART RATE IS FAST. SO THE ACTUAL HEART OUTPUT IS LESS. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE IN THE STRENGTH OF THE LOWER CHAMBERS' CONTRACTIONS IN AFIB. SOME PEOPLE DEFINITELY FEEL (PERCEIVE) A STRONG OR WEAK HEART BEAT WHEN IN AFIB
Answered 6/23/2014
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Subjective: It commonly feels that way even though the actual amount of blood pumped is a little less than normal.
Answered 7/9/2014
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