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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAtrial Fibrillation is serious, too.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/atrial-fibrillation/symptoms-causes/syc-20350624Overview
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that can increase your risk of strokes, heart failure and other heart-related complications.
During atrial fibrillation, the heart's two upper chambers (the atria) beat chaotically and irregularly out of coordination with the two lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart. Atrial fibrillation symptoms often include heart palpitations, shortness of breath and weakness.
Episodes of atrial fibrillation may come and go, or you may develop atrial fibrillation that doesn't go away and may require treatment. Although atrial fibrillation itself usually isn't life-threatening, it is a serious medical condition that sometimes requires emergency treatment.
A major concern with atrial fibrillation is the potential to develop blood clots within the upper chambers of the heart. These blood clots forming in the heart may circulate to other organs and lead to blocked blood flow (ischemia).
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that can increase your risk of strokes, heart failure and other heart-related complications.
During atrial fibrillation, the heart's two upper chambers (the atria) beat chaotically and irregularly out of coordination with the two lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart. Atrial fibrillation symptoms often include heart palpitations, shortness of breath and weakness.
Episodes of atrial fibrillation may come and go, or you may develop atrial fibrillation that doesn't go away and may require treatment. Although atrial fibrillation itself usually isn't life-threatening, it is a serious medical condition that sometimes requires emergency treatment.
A major concern with atrial fibrillation is the potential to develop blood clots within the upper chambers of the heart. These blood clots forming in the heart may circulate to other organs and lead to blocked blood flow (ischemia).
Symptoms
Some people with atrial fibrillation have no symptoms and are unaware of their condition until it's discovered during a physical examination. Those who do have atrial fibrillation symptoms may experience signs and symptoms such as:
Some people with atrial fibrillation have no symptoms and are unaware of their condition until it's discovered during a physical examination. Those who do have atrial fibrillation symptoms may experience signs and symptoms such as:
Palpitations, which are sensations of a racing, uncomfortable, irregular heartbeat or a flip-flopping in your chest
Weakness
Reduced ability to exercise
Fatigue
Lightheadedness
Dizziness
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
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Atrial Fibrillation is serious, too. (Original Post)
NurseJackie
Oct 2019
OP
Lemieux is also a survivor of Hodgkin's lymphoma, too. Back when he was playing....
George II
Oct 2019
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bluedigger
(17,087 posts)1. I've been living with it since 2003.
I can't say it's a lot of fun having to change your lifestyle, but, hey, at least I've finally got something in common with Larry Bird and Mario Lemieux, so I've got that going for me!
George II
(67,782 posts)2. Lemieux is also a survivor of Hodgkin's lymphoma, too. Back when he was playing....
....he was a better all-around player than Wayne Gretzky. His health and injury issues shortened his career and lowered his statistics.
Hotler
(11,445 posts)3. I had it. They did a cardio version on me and all is better...
I lost a bunch of weight, my pressure came down and I'm no longer on $500.00 a month blood thinners.