Atrial Fibrillation


Atrial Fibrillation
What is atrial fibrillation? by D. P. Noe Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm disturbance that cause the heart to be irregular and sometimes very rapid. It replaces your normal heartbeat that originates in the SA node in right atrium. In atrial fibrillation, the top chambers of the heart ... More> The symptoms of atrial fibrillation by Erich Rosenberger M.D. Your heart is an amazing muscle. Under normal circumstances, it beats in rhythm every day of your life. In order to function properly, the heart must beat in a particular rhythm. Disruptions in this rhythm can cause a wide range if medical problems.... More>
	Atrial fibrillation treatment by Marie Bywater Atrial fibrillation treatment Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia and is more prevalent in the elderly. It occurs due to abnormal electric impulse generation by the atria and ventricles which leads to the irregular beating of the heart... More> Atrial fibrillation: A common cardiac arrhythmia by Jake Helton Atrial Fibrillation: A Common Cardiac Arrhythmia The heart is a muscular pump that is divided into four chambers. The right and left atria are located on the top and the right and left ventricles are located on the bottom, directly beneath the atria... More>
An overview of the ARISTOTLE trial studying atrial fibrillation treatment by Zain Arif Patients suffering from irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation) have long had to rely on warfarin for effective anticoagulant treatment, which is notorious for being a tough drug. It not only increases the risk of internal bleeding and causes oth... More> Atrial fibrillation (AF) in cats: Symptoms and treatments by Frank Will Atrial fibrillation in cats can and does occur, and when it does, in most all cases it will remain a permanent condition. In the severe cases, it can be fatal, and in most of the cases, your cat will also be in what is referred to as CHF, or congest... More>
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