An estimated 2.7–6.1 million people in the United States have Atrial Fibrillation according to CDC. With the aging of the U.S. population, this number is expected to increase. Approximately 2% of people younger than age 65 have AFib, while about 9% of people aged 65 years or older have AFib.
Signs and symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart palpitations
- Faint spells
- Lack of breath
- Chronic chest pain
- Heart failure
- Dementia
- Stroke
Causes of Atrial Fibrillation
- High blood pressure
- Coronary artery disease
- Mitral stenosis
- Metro regular regulation
- Lung cancer
- Pulmonary embolism
- Sarcoidosis
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Risk Factors of Atrial Fibrillation
- Age
- Family history
- Heart disease
- Other medical conditions
- Substance abuse
Diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation
- Screening
- Evaluation
- Medical history
- Blood work
- Electrocardiogram
- Exercise stress testing
Prevention From Atrial Fibrillation
- Direct
- Physical activity
- Smoking
- Wade Control
- Substance abuse
- Stress relief
- Medication use
Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation
- Anticoagulant Medication
- Rate control
- Cardioversion
- Ablation
- Surgical intervention
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