Atrial fibrillation - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm An irregular heart rhythm is called an arrhythmia AFib can lead to blood clots in the heart The condition also increases the risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications
Fibrilación auricular - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic La fibrilación auricular es un ritmo cardíaco irregular y, a menudo, muy rápido El ritmo cardíaco irregular se conoce como arritmia La fibrilación auricular puede derivar en coágulos sanguíneos en el corazón Esta afección también aumenta el riesgo de tener un accidente cerebrovascular, insuficiencia cardíaca y otras complicaciones relacionadas con el corazón
Atrial flutter - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic A person can have both atrial flutter and AFib Atrial flutter may not cause symptoms But some people may have a pounding, rapid heartbeat and chest pain Fainting or almost fainting also may happen Treatment for atrial flutter may include medicines and a heart procedure
Mayo Clinic Q A podcast: Atrial fibrillation treatment improves quality . . . During atrial fibrillation, the heart's two upper chambers — the atria — beat chaotically and irregularly, and out of coordination with the two lower chambers — the ventricles Atrial fibrillation symptoms often include heart palpitations and shortness of breath
Atrial fibrillation care at Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic staff in the Heart Rhythm Clinic has extensive experience and expertise in diagnosing and treating people with atrial fibrillation and other heart rhythm disorders