Zeitschrift für koronare Herzkrankheiten

Atrial Fibrillation

Abstract

Mohd Anas Ansari

Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that can increase your risk of strokes, heart failure and other heart-related complications. Symptoms often include heart palpitations, shortness of breath and weakness. Blood clots forming in the heart may circulate to other organs and lead to blocked blood flow (ischemia) Treatment may include medications and other interventions to try to alter the heart's electrical system. The heart's two upper chambers (the atria) beat chaotically and irregularly.