Atrial fibrillation/flutter

Atrial fibrillation/flutter
Definition
Atrial fibrillation/flutter is a heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It usually involves a rapid heart rate that is not regular.

Atrial fibrillation/flutter
Alternate Names : Auricular fibrillation, A-fib
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Atrial fibrillation/flutter is a heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It usually involves a rapid heart rate, in which the upper heart chambers (atria) are stimulated to contract in a very disorganized and abnormal manner.
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The health care provider may hear a fast heartbeat while listening to the heart with a stethoscope. The pulse may feel rapid, irregular, or both. The normal heart rate is 60 - 100, but in atrial fibrillation/flutter the heart rate may be 100 - 175.

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See also: Atrial fibrillation, Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Symptom