Atrial fibrillation
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Also known as: AF, afibContent medically reviewed byDr. Kabir SethiDM, CardiologyView full profile onLinkedInWhat is Atrial fibrillation?Treatment optionsNutritional adviceHow is this diagnosed?Symptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.Most people with atrial fibrillation show no symptoms. Some of the noted symptoms include:Heart palpitations - feeling of the heart racing or beating irregularlyShortness of breathWeaknessTirednessReduced ability to be physically activeLightheadedness and dizzinessConfusionChest pain Heart palpitations - feeling of the heart racing or beating irregularly Shortness of breath Weakness Tiredness Reduced ability to be physically active Lightheadedness and dizziness Confusion Chest pain The major cause for the AF is damaged heart’s electrical system and other causes include: Family history Abnormal or damaged structure of the heart either at birth or during the life time Improper functioning of the heart’s natural pacemaker, the sinus node High blood pressure Heart attacks Coronary heart disease or disease of blood vessels of the heart Abnormal heart valves Metabolic disorders such as overactive thyroid gland, diabetes Exposure to stimulants including certain medications and tobacco Previous heart surgeries Stress Sleep apnea or Sleep disorders Lung and kidney diseases Viral infections Obesity Alcohol consumption Risk factors include: Age - older the age higher the risk Uncontrolled high blood pressure Heart diseases Alcohol consumption Obesity Hereditary Visit your doctor regularly Take prescribed medications in right doses at the right time Maintain a healthy, nutritious diet. Quit smoking Maintain a healthy height to weight ratio Monitor blood pressure and cholesterol levels Discuss any side effects of the drugs with your doctor Learn to manage stress effectively Blood clot formation in the heart Dislocation of blood clot from heart to other organs such as lungs or brain Stroke Heart failure Chronic fatigue Other heart problems Abnormal or reduced blood supply to organs
Heart palpitations - feeling of the heart racing or beating irregularly
Shortness of breath
Weakness
Tiredness
Reduced ability to be physically active
Lightheadedness and dizziness
Confusion
Chest pain
The major cause for the AF is damaged heart’s electrical system and other causes include:
Family history
Abnormal or damaged structure of the heart either at birth or during the life time
Improper functioning of the heart’s natural pacemaker, the sinus node
High blood pressure
Heart attacks
Coronary heart disease or disease of blood vessels of the heart
Abnormal heart valves
Metabolic disorders such as overactive thyroid gland, diabetes
Exposure to stimulants including certain medications and tobacco
Previous heart surgeries
Stress
Sleep apnea or Sleep disorders
Lung and kidney diseases
Viral infections
Obesity
Alcohol consumption
Risk factors include:
Age - older the age higher the risk
Uncontrolled high blood pressure
Heart diseases
Hereditary
Visit your doctor regularly
Take prescribed medications in right doses at the right time
Maintain a healthy, nutritious diet.
Quit smoking
Maintain a healthy height to weight ratio
Monitor blood pressure and cholesterol levels
Discuss any side effects of the drugs with your doctor
Learn to manage stress effectively
Blood clot formation in the heart
Dislocation of blood clot from heart to other organs such as lungs or brain
Stroke
Heart failure
Chronic fatigue
Other heart problems
Abnormal or reduced blood supply to organs
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