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How to know what is atrial fibrillation and is it serious?
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See a doctor : Af is the commonest heart rhythm disturbance in humans. In af, the top chambers (atria) twitter and twitch instead of pumping normally. Af can be serious for some patients, but not for all. Please see your doctor, preferably a cardiologist, ideally an electrophysiologist, and they'll help you sort it out.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Atrial fibrillation: Afib is a rapid irregular heart rhythm which can decrease heart efficiency as much as 20% in some patients. It can also be associated with clotting and clots travelling around the body to cause stroke or other problems. Some people have atrial fibrillation as their normal rhythm. Talk to your dr. About it if you have it.
Answered 4/4/2013
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