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Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib or AF, is one of the most common types of arrhythmias. Arrhythmias are problems with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat. They can cause your heart to beat too slowly, too fast, or in an irregular way. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
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Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib or AF, is one of the most common types of arrhythmias. Arrhythmias are problems with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat. They can cause your heart to beat too slowly, too fast, or in an irregular way.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic · EDCD — Epidemiology & Disease Control Division (Nepal)
Palpitations, irregular pulse, breathlessness, tiredness, dizziness.
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Irregular electrical activity of the heart's upper chambers; linked to age, high blood pressure, heart valve disease (including rheumatic), thyroid disease.
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EMERGENCY, go now: chest pain, fainting, or stroke signs. See a clinician for an irregular pulse.
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12-lead ECG, echocardiogram, thyroid test.
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Rate or rhythm control and stroke prevention medicines as prescribed. No dosing information is given here.
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Control blood pressure, limit alcohol.
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Rheumatic heart disease remains a cause in Nepal.
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2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS AF guideline
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