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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 mann...
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Symptoms
Sensation of feeling heart beat (palpitations; Pulse may feel rapid, racing, pounding, fluttering, or it can feel too s...
Causes
Arrhythmias are caused by a disruption of the normal functioning of the electrical conduction system of the heart. Norm...
Tests
Listening to the heart with a stethoscope shows fast heart beat. The pulse may feel rapid, irregular, or both. The norm...
Treatments
In certain cases, atrial fibrillation may require emergency treatment to convert the arrhythmia to normal (sinus) rhyth...
Complications
A pulse that is too rapid or too slow may reduce the amount of blood the heart can pump and lead to syncope (fainting; ...
Prevention
Follow the health care provider's recommendations for the treatment of underlying disorders. Avoid binge drinking.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate atrial fibrillation or flutter may be present.
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