What Atrial Fibrillation Means

abood ­

about 1 month ago

yes it does thank u very much have a nice day .

I GOT TO KNOW HOW TO DEAL WITH AF PROBLEM PERSON .MOST RY AT CRITICAL TIME WHEN IT LOOKS LIKE A STROKE TO CALL 911.IT HELPED ME TO KNOW HOW THE PROBLEM OF AF COMES ABOUT.

estrada1931

about 1 month ago

IT IS JUST A MATTER OF CONFUSION. AF isn't life threatening, but it can cause uncomfortable symptoms like palpitations, fatigue, dizziness, and nausea. It can also lead to other rhythm problems and congestive heart failure. But the most serious complication is stroke: AF increases a person's risk of having a stroke by fivefold because his... First it is stated in the article that it is "not life threatening" then it states "it leads to strokes". For me this is life threatening.

Cherry Pie

about 1 month ago

I had atrial fibrillation heart attack almost three years ago and the ablation surgery that burned the nerves around my heart to slow the electrical current . My concern is whether I am at great risk for strokes. I tend to tire out easily and overheat and perspire a lot and don't do well in hot weather. I am currently taking angina and blood pressure medication but do you recommend a aspirin a day too?

Imkdols2

7 months ago

This is a wonderful article which describes AF very well. My husband has this condition and has had some of the proceedures mentioned in the article. This puts everything down on paper what we have been explained to by the DR. Thanks for an article well done!

Kevin45

8 months ago

My father experienced a stroke caused by AFib just one month after a physical with no AFib observed by the doctor. Either the doctor missed it, or the AFib caused a stroke within days or weeks of onset. It would seem foolish to try to treat AFib with only aspirin. Warfarin, with home testing or the new Pradaxa seem the obvious choice.

syra

over 1 year ago

Atrial fibrillation is often caused by changes in the heart caused by things like high blood pressure or heart disease. Other causes of atrial fibrillation include things such as stroke, abnormal heart valves was born with an overactive thyroid, or have a congenital heart defect. Excessive stimulation, such as alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, or certain medications can also increase the risk of developing atrial fibrillation. Other risk factors include sleep apnea, stress, viral infections, lung disease, and previous cardiac surgery. However, it is possible for man to develop the so-called lone atrial fibrillation.