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Oct 11, 2018 ... Atrial fibrillation is a condition of the heart where faulty electrical signals make your heart flutter or beat faster than normal for an extended period of ... What is atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation (AF), also called Afib, is a condition which causes an irregular and often rapid heart rate. It can lead to ... Aug 1, 2017 ... Atrial fibrillation is a complex arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) affecting the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) primarily. During ... Jul 10, 2023 ... “During AFib, the signals to your heart become disorganized,” explains Dr. Zei. “The heart's two upper chambers, or atria, beat chaotically and ... AFib burden is the amount of time the heart spends in atrial fibrillation over time. This can be measured over a day, week, month, or year. Sep 29, 2023 ... The condition is considered permanent AFib when irregular heart rhythms don't improve, even after taking medication or getting a catheter ... Feb 25, 2016 ... Heart palpitations are one of the symptoms of AFib, as is fatigue, light-headedness, shortness of breath, chest pain, decreased blood pressure and a racing ... Apr 2, 2025 ... “Certain conditions and habits are known to be risk factors for atrial fibrillation, which means people with certain conditions are more likely ... INDICATION. MULTAQ® is a prescription medicine used to lower the chance of hospitalization for atrial fibrillation (AFib) in people who currently have a normal ... An electrophysiology (EP) laboratory, often referred to as an EP lab, is a specialized facility where procedures to diagnose and treat heart rhythm disorders ( ...