Abnormal atrial fibrillation. Medical search. Frequent questions

What is atrial fibrillation (AFib)? (medlineplus.gov)
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib or AF, is one of the most common types of arrhythmias . (medlineplus.gov)
What causes atrial fibrillation (AFib)? (medlineplus.gov)
Who is more likely to develop atrial fibrillation (AFib)? (medlineplus.gov)
What are the symptoms of atrial fibrillation (AFib)? (medlineplus.gov)
How is atrial fibrillation (AFib) diagnosed? (medlineplus.gov)
What are the treatments for atrial fibrillation (AFib)? (medlineplus.gov)
When you have atrial fibrillation (AFib), the medications your doctor gives you are designed to keep your heart rate under control. (webmd.com)
A new study has revealed that consuming any alcohol may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib) episodes for those who have a history of the condition and may have implications for those with no history of the disorder. (valleyhealth.com)
AFib is the most common type of abnormal heart rhythm. (valleyhealth.com)
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder. (healthline.com)
Atrial fibrillation, commonly called AFib, is an irregular or abnormal heartbeat. (dignityhealth.org)
With the questions we routinely see regarding understanding the different between atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation (AFib), I wanted to provide answers about how patients can identify an arrhythmia, when to seek a specialist and what treatments are available. (uchicagomedicine.org)
How is treating AFib similar to atrial flutter? (uchicagomedicine.org)
Similar to atrial flutter, treatment options for AFib include anticoagulation (blood thinners) and controlling the arrhythmia with medication or catheter ablation therapy. (uchicagomedicine.org)
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common form of abnormal heart rhythm ( heart arrhythmia ) that involves an irregular and often rapid heartbeat. (nationaljewish.org)
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a condition where someone has an abnormal heart rhythm. (blackdoctor.org)
But two years ago, he faced a new kind of opponent: atrial fibrillation, or AFib. (medlineplus.gov)

The three main types of atrial fibrillation are: paroxysmal, persistent, and long-term persistent. (medicalnewstoday.com)
2015). Diagnosing paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: Are biomarkers the solution to this elusive arrhythmia? (medicalnewstoday.com)
Paul Wang is one of the inventors of a treatment for an abnormal heart rhythm, paroxysmal atrial fribrialtion. (stanford.edu)
it was with Tsuji's heart: He had paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, an abnormal heart rhythm that would come and go for periods ranging from a few seconds to a few hours. (stanford.edu)
Stanford Hospital is one of the few California hospitals now offering it for the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation that does not respond to drug therapy. (stanford.edu)
Untreated paroxysmal atrial fibrillation can become chronic, resulting in persistent heartbeat irregularities. (stanford.edu)
Ablation therapy may be superior to antiarrhythmics in selected patients, including those with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation who are symptomatic but without structural heart disease, patients who are intolerant of antiarrhythmics, and patients with inadequate pharmacologic rhythm control. (aafp.org)
Experimental model for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation arising at the pulmonary vein-atrial junctions. (springer.com)
Bettoni M, Zimmermann M. Autonomic tone variations before the onset of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. (springer.com)
Autonomic denervation added to pulmonary vein isolation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a randomized clinical trial. (springer.com)
this is a novel mutation, in that it is associated with a gain-of-function mechanism and is associated with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and no structural heart disease. (medscape.com)
BrS is associated with an increased risk of syncope, palpitations, chest pain, convulsions, difficulty in breathing (nocturnal agonal breathing) and/or Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) secondary to PVT/VF, unexplained cardiac arrest or documented PVT/VF or Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) in the absence of apparent macroscopic or structural heart disease, electrolyte disturbance, use of certain medications or coronary heart disease and fever. (bvsalud.org)

Although some people with atrial fibrillation do not notice any symptoms, many patients with this arrhythmia suffer from chest pain, shortness of breath, and palpitations. (uspharmacist.com)
Although many people with atrial fibrillation are unaware of their arrhythmia until it is discovered during a routine visit to the doctor, most people have occasional or persistent symptoms of palpitations or skipped beats, chest pain, or shortness of breath. (uspharmacist.com)
This treatment is most often used for people with atrial fibrillation that comes and goes. (medlineplus.gov)
Pradaxa acts as a blood "thinner" and is promoted to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation. (searcylaw.com)
Some people with atrial fibrillation don't experience symptoms. (dignityhealth.org)

What is atrial flutter? (uchicagomedicine.org)
Atrial flutter results from a 'short-circuiting' of the normal impulse in a loop that revolves around the top right chamber of the heart in most patients. (uchicagomedicine.org)
Fortunately, this type of rhythm-called typical atrial flutter-is actually curable. (uchicagomedicine.org)
How is atrial flutter different from atrial fibrillation? (uchicagomedicine.org)
In contrast to atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation is a more chaotic rhythm that does not follow one set loop. (uchicagomedicine.org)
This may produce similar symptoms to atrial flutter because of how fast the heart beats. (uchicagomedicine.org)
In atrial flutter, the heart's top chamber does not empty effectively and is out of sync with the contraction of the main pumping chamber of the heart. (uchicagomedicine.org)
Importantly, both atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation may be associated with the risk for stroke, and use of blood thinners help reduce these risks. (uchicagomedicine.org)
β-adrenergic receptor blockade can also help reduce ventricular following rates in atrial flutter and fibrillation, again by acting at the AV node. (pharmacology2000.com)
have certain types of abnormal heart rhythms, including atrial flutter or atrial fibrillation and an accessory bypass tract (e.g. (medbroadcast.com)
Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter are very fast electrical discharge patterns that make the atria (upper chambers of the heart) contract very rapidly, with some of the electrical impulses reaching the ventricles and sometimes causing them to contract faster and less efficiently than normal. (msdmanuals.com)
Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter are more common among older people and people who have a heart disorder. (msdmanuals.com)
Atrial fibrillation is much more common than atrial flutter. (msdmanuals.com)
Many people with atrial flutter also have episodes of atrial fibrillation. (msdmanuals.com)
Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter may come and go or be sustained. (msdmanuals.com)
During atrial flutter, unlike in atrial fibrillation, electrical activity in the atria is coordinated. (msdmanuals.com)
Worldwide incidence with atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter or, is estimated to be 1 in 100 000 [ 2 ], but there more classically, permanent atrial standc is not sufficient evidence on the prevalence still and junctional bradycardia, observed. (who.int)
On the ECG there was atrial with a pacemaker being the typical form of flutter with 3:1 atrioventricular block. (who.int)
Page 2 fibrillation or flutter, previous myocardial infarction, rheumatic valvular heart disease and Author Manuscript prosthetic heart valve) and psychosocial stress/depression [3]. (cdc.gov)

Prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation in Spain. (revespcardiol.org)
The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of atrial fibrillation in Spain. (revespcardiol.org)
The overall age-adjusted prevalence of atrial fibrillation was 4.4% (95% confidence interval, 3.8-5.1). (revespcardiol.org)
6 - 8 The prevalence of atrial fibrillation increases with age, and the associated cost of medical care is high. (aafp.org)
Population aging is associated with an increased prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) and dementia. (revespcardiol.org)

Most dogs who develop atrial fibrillation have underlying heart disease, so the signs that are observed are related to the underlying disease. (vcahospitals.com)
Patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome who receive catheter ablation to cure their abnormal heart rhythms are just as likely as non-ablated patients to develop atrial fibrillation no matter what age they receive ablation, according to new study. (sciencedaily.com)

When the electrical impulses that control the atria or ventricles become irregular, the result is an arrhythmia, or abnormal heart rhythm. (uspharmacist.com)
Atrial fibrillation occurs when the atria contract rapidly and in a haphazard way due to a problem with the electrical signals they receive. (uspharmacist.com)
There is a large body of literature suggesting that AF reflects structural and conduction abnormalities of the atria, and thus the P-wave axis may represent a sensitive parameter to detect such changes.Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of published literature associating abnormal P-wave axis and the development of incident AF was performed. (uea.ac.uk)
In atrial fibrillation, multiple impulses travel through the atria at the same time. (wikipedia.org)
Atrial fibrillation describes very rapid contractions or twitching of the heart muscle, specifically in the atria. (vcahospitals.com)
For a dog with atrial fibrillation, medications that slow the rate of conduction of electrical signals between the atria and the ventricles are used. (vcahospitals.com)
In atrial fibrillation, however, signals are sent from other parts of the atria, disrupting the regular cardiac rhythm. (stanford.edu)
Atrial fibrillation is a supraventricular arrhythmia characterized by uncoordinated electrical activation of the atria and an irregular, often rapid, ventricular response causing hemodynamic compromise. (aafp.org)
1 , 2 As the atria fibrillate, blood pools in the atria, and a clot may form in the atrial appendage, increasing the risk of embolic stroke. (aafp.org)
AF also predisposes a patient to blood clot formation in the atria, particularly the left atrial appendage. (kkh.com.sg)

The treatment for atrial fibrillation depends on the general health of the patient, how often the symptoms occur and their degree of seriousness, and how long the arrhythmia has been present. (uspharmacist.com)
Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Atrial fibrillation is a supraventricular arrhythmia that adversely affects cardiac function and increases the risk of stroke. (aafp.org)
Because normal electrocardiographic findings do not rule out atrial fibrillation, home monitoring is recommended if there is clinical suspicion of arrhythmia despite normal test results. (aafp.org)
Atrial fibrillation is associated with a fivefold increased risk of stroke, 3 - 5 and it is the most common arrhythmia. (aafp.org)
An external defibrillator is used to treat abnormal heart rhythms ( arrhythmia ) that cause collapse and cardiac arrest. (medlineplus.gov)
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) characterised by rapid and irregular beating. (kkh.com.sg)
Treatment for atrial fibrillation is comprehensive and aims to cure your arrhythmia and prevent complications. (dignityhealth.org)
Once we are able to locate the abnormal electrical tissue responsible for these arrhythmias, we deliver radiofrequency energy to make a controlled 'burn' inside the heart which eliminates the arrhythmia. (uchicagomedicine.org)
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common form of cardiac arrhythmia. (nature.com)
Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia, and is responsible for substantial morbidity and mortality in the general population. (nature.com)
Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia affecting millions of patients. (rochester.edu)
The scar tissue will block the abnormal electrical signals causing the arrhythmia. (rochester.edu)
This common form of heart arrhythmia (an abnormal heart rhythm) can lead to serious and potentially fatal health conditions. (medlineplus.gov)

A blood clot leading to a stroke, a heart attack, or heart failure can be the result of prolonged, untreated atrial fibrillation. (uspharmacist.com)
In addition, before cardioversion or while on antiarrhythmic medications, most patients with atrial fibrillation will receive blood-thinner medications (warfarin, heparin, or aspirin) to prevent blood clots and potential stroke. (uspharmacist.com)
For those patients who have chronic atrial fibrillation, medications can help control symptoms and prevent complications such as stroke, heart attack, or heart failure. (uspharmacist.com)
In the AFFIRM study (Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm Management), an insignificant trend toward increased mortality was noted in the rate control group, and importantly, no evidence suggested that the rhythm-control strategy protected patients from stroke. (medscape.com)
One concern is that an extensive maze procedure can render the atrial severely hypocontractile, which may elevate the risk of embolic stroke even if AF is substantively suppressed. (medscape.com)
Risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, migraine with aura , atrial fibrillation, depression and emotional stress tend to increase women's risk of stroke more than they do for men. (npr.org)
Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of stroke and can be treated with medication or surgery. (npr.org)
Left atrial appendage obliteration is an option for reducing stroke risk. (aafp.org)
He says close follow-up throughout the lives of patients with atrial fibrillation can help prevent risk of stroke. (sciencedaily.com)
Aug. 22, 2023 A study in more than 15,000 people has found that physical fitness is linked with a lower likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation and stroke. (sciencedaily.com)
Nov. 7, 2022 A national study is shedding light on how to more effectively treat atrial fibrillation (AF) -- a common heart rhythm problem associated with increased risk of stroke and heart failure. (sciencedaily.com)
Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of stroke by five times. (kkh.com.sg)
Sometimes abnormal blood clots occur in arteries, suddenly interrupting blood flow and triggering heart attack or stroke. (harvard.edu)
The condition, atrial cardiopathy, in older adults is linked to dementia whether or not someone has experienced atrial fibrillation or a stroke . (goredforwomen.org)
Atrial Fibrillation, despite severity of symptoms, can also increase the risk of stroke. (rochester.edu)
A comprehensive assessment of your atrial fibrillation with a focus on the best strategy to treat your atrial fibrillation and minimize your risk of stroke. (rochester.edu)
The goals of medical therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation are to maintain sinus rhythm, avoid the risk of complications (eg, stroke), and minimize symptoms. (medscape.com)
The specific objectives were to review the current evidence supporting management of ten major modifiable risk factors for prevention of stroke: hypertension, current smoking, diabetes, obesity, poor diet, physical inactivity, atrial fibrillation, excessive alcohol consumption, abnormal lipid profile and psychosocial stress/ depression. (cdc.gov)

2018). Insights into ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation: Lessons from 6-year clinical outcomes [Abstract]. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Ablation therapy is used to destroy abnormal foci responsible for atrial fibrillation. (aafp.org)
Atrial ventricular nodal ablation is recommended for patients refractory to medical therapy, usually older patients needing a pacemaker. (aafp.org)
Pulmonary vein region ablation in experimental vagal atrial fibrillation: role of pulmonary veins versus autonomic ganglia. (springer.com)
Researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute initially set out to discover if catheter ablation reduces the long-term risk of atrial fibrillation and whether the patients' age at the time of the procedure affected their risk. (sciencedaily.com)
The researchers found that no matter at which age an ablation is performed, adult patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White continue to have a life-long, significant risk of atrial fibrillation. (sciencedaily.com)
Catheter ablation is a technique that can cure the abnormal heart rhythms by cauterizing or freezing that extra pathway. (sciencedaily.com)
Treating atrial fibrillation with catheter ablation in addition to medical management may offer greater protection against cognitive impairment than medical management alone, new research suggests. (medscape.com)
Catheter ablation is intended to stop atrial fibrillation and restore the normal rhythm of the heart. (medscape.com)
In patients with atrial fibrillation, catheter ablation should be discussed as a potential treatment strategy, particularly in patients who have or are at risk for cognitive decline and dementia," Srichawla told Medscape Medical News . (medscape.com)
A wide range of both medical and procedural options for atrial fibrillation, including atrial fibrillation ablation , a procedure that can significantly limit and in some cases cure atrial fibrillation. (rochester.edu)
During ablation therapy, a small wire is passed through a leg blood vessel up to the heart, and focal areas of the heart are ablated (with either radiofrequency energy or freezing) to create scar tissue and isolate abnormal electrical signals. (rochester.edu)

What are the types of atrial fibrillation? (medicalnewstoday.com)

The study by researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City also found that Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a long-term cause of atrial fibrillation in addition to traditional risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, sedentary lifestyles, and sleep apnea. (sciencedaily.com)
The exact cause of atrial fibrillation (AF) remains unknown though there are various medical conditions and individual risk factors that have been associated with AF. (kkh.com.sg)

Current research seeks to understand the mechanisms of atrial fibrillation, which appear to come from multiple areas at the same time. (uchicagomedicine.org)

Utilisation of abnormal P-wave axis, alongside other parameters, may allow clinicians to better risk-stratify individuals at increased risk of AF, and thus identify those who may benefit most from prolonged cardiac monitoring or targeted anticoagulation. (uea.ac.uk)
Despite extensive use of oral anticoagulation (OAC) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and the increased bleeding risk associated with such OAC use, no handy quantification tool for assessing this risk exists. (nih.gov)
Impact of anticoagulation in patients with dementia and atrial fibrillation. (revespcardiol.org)

Your pharmacist can answer your questions about antiarrhythmic medications and bloodthinner drugs used to treat atrial fibrillation. (uspharmacist.com)
To get your heart running the way it should, Find a Doctor who can diagnose and treat atrial fibrillation at five convenient locations in Long Beach, Northridge, Downtown LA, Glendale, and San Bernardino. (dignityhealth.org)

The goal of treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation is to slow the heart down in order to avoid symptoms and prevent complications, and attempt to change the heart rhythm back to a normal rhythm, either through medications or cardioversion (an electric shock to the heart). (uspharmacist.com)
The diagnosis of atrial fibrillation is made using a variety of tests, including an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), an echocardiogram, or a monitor worn throughout the day (and sometimes the night) to record heartbeats and relate them to symptoms. (uspharmacist.com)
For newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation that is causing distressing symptoms, cardioversion therapy may be the best way to convert the heart back to a normal rhythm. (uspharmacist.com)
By maintaining the atrial contribution to cardiac output, symptoms of heart failure and overall quality of life can improve. (medscape.com)
When they do, the symptoms may come and go (occasional atrial fibrillation) or be ongoing (persistent atrial fibrillation). (dignityhealth.org)
The goal of antiarrhythmic drug therapy is to reduce the duration and frequency of atrial fibrillation episodes, thus improving patient quality of life and symptoms. (medscape.com)
I was eventually diagnosed with atrial fibrillation after my symptoms sent me to the hospital. (medlineplus.gov)

In patients who do not convert to a normal heart rhythm after cardioversion or in whom this procedure is not appropriate, oral drugs that help slow down the fibrillation and control the heartbeat are the best options. (uspharmacist.com)
For some patients with a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, treatment can return their heart to a normal beat pattern. (uspharmacist.com)
In the pooled studies a total of 78,222 patients were included with 5656 cases of incident atrial fibrillation identified. (uea.ac.uk)
Surgical treatments for atrial fibrillation are reserved for patients who are undergoing cardiac surgery for other reasons. (aafp.org)
This might occur for patients with an abnormal heart function or who have heart failure. (cardiosmart.org)
Localization of left atrial ganglionated plexi in patients with atrial fibrillation: techniques and technology. (springer.com)
Patients with the syndrome can experience rapid abnormal heart rates when electricity bypasses the normal electrical system of the heart and uses the extra pathway. (sciencedaily.com)
When a lot of physicians encounter patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White and atrial fibrillation, they believe that if the accessory or extra pathway is treated and cured, then the risk of atrial fibrillation is removed," said Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute cardiologist Jared Bunch, MD, lead researcher of the study. (sciencedaily.com)
Blood clots commonly form in patients with atrial fibrillation, which makes it one of the most common causes of strokes. (sciencedaily.com)
Dr. Bunch said it's possible that Wolff-Parkinson-White patients also have an atrial myopathy, or abnormal heart muscle, that leads to long-term atrial fibrillation risk -- independent of the extra pathway. (sciencedaily.com)
Pradaxa is a blood thinner and is supposed to be prescribed to patients who suffer from the cardiac disorder atrial fibrillation. (searcylaw.com)
We give patients the analogy that atrial fibrillation is like a pest problem in your home. (uchicagomedicine.org)
The good news:nThe Atrial Fibrillation Center at UR Medicine offers patients fresh hope. (rochester.edu)
The only Rochester-area center involved in clinical trials exploring new treatments and optimizing outcomes for patients with atrial fibrillation. (rochester.edu)
Antiarrhythmic drug algorithm for the medical management of sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation. (medscape.com)

Examples are ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. (medlineplus.gov)
Arrhythmias are generally categorized as ventricular or supraventricular.1 Ventricular arrhythmias are a condition in which extra heartbeats originate from the lower chambers of the heart and can be classified as ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, or premature ventricular contractions. (bartleby.com)

The ECG showed an abnormal heart rhythm that my veterinarian called atrial fibrillation. (vcahospitals.com)

The risk of atrial fibrillation increases as you get older, especially when you are over age 65. (medlineplus.gov)
Yu Y, Wei C, Liu L, Lian AL, Qu XF, Yu G. Atrial fibrillation increases sympathetic and parasympathetic neurons in the intrinsic cardiac nervous system. (springer.com)

More than 2 million Americans suffer from atrial fibrillation, making it the most common of all heart arrhythmias. (uspharmacist.com)
Rotigaptide (ZP-123) is a drug under clinical investigation for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias - specifically atrial fibrillation. (wikipedia.org)
This can lead to heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and sudden death due to ventricular arrhythmias. (cdc.gov)
Overview of Abnormal Heart Rhythms Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) are sequences of heartbeats that are irregular, too fast, too slow, or conducted via an abnormal electrical pathway through the heart. (msdmanuals.com)

Atrial fibrillation (AF) has strong associations with other cardiovascular diseases, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease (CAD), valvular heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. (medscape.com)

In recent years, substantial efforts have been invested in developing novel treatments that target the underlying molecular determinants of atrial fibrillation, and several new compounds are under development. (nature.com)
This center offers cutting-edge treatments-often unavailable elsewhere in our region-from doctors who are the Rochester area's top specialists in atrial fibrillation. (rochester.edu)

If the heart rhythm is abnormal, the pumping action of the heart will not work correctly. (uspharmacist.com)
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm. (wikipedia.org)
The irregular rhythm, results from abnormal electrical impulses in the heart. (wikipedia.org)
Atrial fibrillation causes an erratic heart rhythm that may sound like an extra heart sound is present when heard through a stethoscope. (vcahospitals.com)
As AF contributes to pathologic atrial and ventricular remodeling, restoration of sinus rhythm can slow or, in some cases, reverse atrial dilatation and left ventricular dysfunction. (medscape.com)
Women over 75 should be screened for atrial fibrillation , an abnormal heart rhythm, the guidelines state. (npr.org)
Eugene Tsuji, an avid cyclist, was surprised that he had an abnormal heart rhythm. (stanford.edu)
However, currently available radiofrequency catheters were designed for other heart rhythm problems, not for atrial fibrillation. (stanford.edu)
Atrial fibrillation - An abnormal heart rhythm resulting in clot formation in the left atrium of the heart. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
Cardioversion is a method to bring an abnormal heart rhythm back to normal. (medlineplus.gov)
Atrial fibrillation is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the upper chambers which causes an irregular and rapid rhythm in the lower chambers. (kkh.com.sg)
This reduces one's risk of experiencing an abnormal heart rhythm like AF. (kkh.com.sg)
It doesn't discuss taking Eliquis for a heart rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation . (harvard.edu)
Clots can form inside the heart, especially if the heart's rhythm is irregular, as with atrial fibrillation. (harvard.edu)
This line of research shows that correcting the abnormal heart rhythm by zapping the faulty circuit with a catheter is actually better for your brain health than just taking medications alone," added Lakhan, who was not involved with the study. (medscape.com)
READERS: The booklet on abnormal heart rhythms explains atrial fibrillation and the more common heart rhythm disturbances in greater detail. (mantecabulletin.com)
This is an abnormal rhythm typically diagnosed using a 12-lead electrocardiogram in a clinical setting. (ghx.com)
Last November, the FDA approved a smartwatch wristband and app that can monitor the heart rhythm and notify the wearer of any abnormalities that may be indicative of atrial fibrillation. (ghx.com)
Specialty trained and highly experienced electrophysiologists (or EP Cardiologists) and cardiac surgeons who specialize in treating atrial fibrillation and other heart rhythm disorders. (rochester.edu)

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a relatively common, inherited disorder that results in abnormal thickening of the heart walls. (cdc.gov)

Although atrial fibrillation is usually not a life-threatening condition, it should be treated in order to avoid complications. (uspharmacist.com)
If atrial fibrillation (AF) is left untreated, it can lead to life-threatening complications like strokes or heart failure. (kkh.com.sg)

This fast and disorganized contraction is called fibrillation. (uspharmacist.com)
Instead of a coordinated contraction, the atrial contractions are irregular, disorganized and very rapid. (wikipedia.org)

Model- Dependent Effects of the Gap Junction Conduction-Enhancing Antiarrhythmic Peptide Rotigaptide (ZP123) on Experimental Atrial Fibrillation in Dogs. (wikipedia.org)
Effects of the Gap Junction Modifier Rotigaptide (ZP123) on Atrial Conduction and Vulnerability to Atrial Fibrillation. (wikipedia.org)

The most common of all abnormal heart rhythms is atrial fibrillation. (uspharmacist.com)
The most common abnormal heart sound is a heart murmur. (healthline.com)
Micro-reentry and enhanced automaticity in one or more atrial circuits are the most common triggers for atrial fibrillation. (aafp.org)
Atrial fibrillation is a common and irregular and rapid heart rate that occurs when the left ventricle stiffens to counteract high blood pressure while the left atrium dilates in response to higher pressures. (sciencedaily.com)

More research is needed to fully understand the impact of atrial fibrillation on cognitive outcomes in all people. (medscape.com)

This Review focuses on the mechanistic rationale for the development of new anti-atrial fibrillation drugs, on the molecular and structural motifs that they target and on the results obtained so far in experimental and clinical studies. (nature.com)

Most of the time, atrial fibrillation in dogs occurs secondary to heart disease. (vcahospitals.com)
Sometimes, in large breed dogs (Irish Wolfhound, Newfoundland, German Shepherd), atrial fibrillation occurs as a primary heart problem. (vcahospitals.com)

These antiarrhythmic medications allow people with chronic atrial fibrillation to live normal lives with this condition. (uspharmacist.com)

Pulse rate is sensitive, but not specific, for diagnosis, and suspected atrial fibrillation should be confirmed with 12-lead electrocardiography. (aafp.org)
Tell us about your diagnosis with atrial fibrillation. (medlineplus.gov)

People over age 60 are at a higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation. (uspharmacist.com)
Conditions such as an overactive thyroid gland, untreated high blood pressure or high cholesterol, or heart valve damage can all increase the risk of atrial fibrillation. (uspharmacist.com)
You may be at risk of atrial fibrillation in the early days and weeks after surgery on your heart , lungs, or esophagus. (medlineplus.gov)
The meta-analysis of the studies suggested that an abnormal P-wave axis was associated with a pooled risk ratio of 2.12 (95% CI 1.49 to 3.01) for the detection of incident atrial fibrillation. (uea.ac.uk)
Biomarkers for Risk Assessment in Atrial Fibrillation. (nih.gov)
Treatment and control of underlying medical or cardiac problems may help one reduce the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF). (kkh.com.sg)
Adults with an abnormal upper heart chamber may be at increased risk for dementia . (goredforwomen.org)

Atrial fibrillation can be the result of chronic heart valve disease, or disease of the heart muscle itself (cardiomyopathy). (vcahospitals.com)

Wolff-Parkinson-White is a syndrome that results in an abnormal electrical pathway from the upper to the lower heart chambers. (sciencedaily.com)

Rotigaptide is being studied for its antiarrhythmic effects, specifically for treating atrial fibrillation. (wikipedia.org)

To help treat or prevent abnormal blood clots, doctors may prescribe medicines known as blood thinners. (harvard.edu)

These abnormal signals tend to originate where the pulmonary veins empty into the left atrium. (stanford.edu)

Dogs with atrial fibrillation also often have underlying heart disease, meaning the focus of medical management also needs to center on treatment of this condition. (vcahospitals.com)
Doctors also categorize A-fib as either valvular or nonvalvular.Doctors need to determine the type of atrial fibrillation before they can identify the best treatment. (medicalnewstoday.com)
I.V. administration is used for rapid beta-receptor blockade in treatment of atrial fibrillation with high ventricular following rates. (pharmacology2000.com)

Atrial fibrillation affects some 2.2 million Americans. (stanford.edu)
More than three million Americans are living with atrial fibrillation. (dignityhealth.org)

49% women) with atrial fibrillation (AF) participating in the SAGE-AF (Systematic Assessment of Geriatric Elements) study. (medscape.com)

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