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In a fit, healthy 18 year old. whats the worst that could happen if i have atrial fibrillation? normal echocardiogram,ekg,but didn't have palps during

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Dr. Jesus Yap answered

Nothing: Other than the sensation of palpitation ,atrial fibrillation in young healthy persons are benign. Since in this age group the arrhythmia is often associated with a very rapid heart rate they often require treatment to control heart beat or intervention to convert them back to regular rhythm

Answered 3/21/2015

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