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Overview
Types of
Symptoms
Medications
Procedures
Other treatments
Tests
Risk factors
Related questions
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A-fib (atrial fibrillation)
A quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Rare | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Rare | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Chest
Acute atrial fibrillation
Condition
Chronic atrial fibrillation
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Medications
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