What is Atrial Fibrillation? is the most commonly diagnosed form of arrhythmia. One in four of us will be diagnosed with AF
Read moreLiving with atrial fibrillation
However it is possible to achieve a high quality of life, despite your condition. Achieving this goal requires an understanding of atrial fibrillation and the various treatment methods, alongside some discipline on the part of the individual.
What is an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
An electrocardiogram ECG is used to find out what kind of heart rhythm disorder you have. The ECG shows the electrical activity of your heart
Read moreThe Latest Research On Alcohol and Atrial Fibrillation
There has been agreement for many years that there is a link between alcohol and atrial fibrillation, as a risc factor and a trigger of afib.
Read moreHow Effective Is Ablation Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation?
An ablation treatment is performed with a small instrument called an ablation catheter, which is inserted into the left atrium of the heart
Read moreDirect Current Cardioversion – An Electric Shock That Makes Your Heart Beat Regularly
DC Conversion (Direct Current Cardioversion) delivers a direct current shock to the chest in an attempt to alter the rhythm of the heart.
Read moreA Brief History of Atrial Fibrillation
The earliest evidence of humanity’s understanding of heart disease is found in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Mesopotamia.
Read moreWhat can I do if my atrial fibrillation re-occurs
Even if you are receiving treatment to avoid new episodes of atrial fibrillation it is possible for episodes of atrial fibrillation re-occurs
Read moreDifferent types of atrial fibrillation
There are three different types of atrial fibrillation: Seizure (paroxystic), Constant (persistent) and Chronic (permanent) atrial fibrillation
Read moreDecreased pumping power in the heart, or Heart failure
Can atrial fibrillation cause heart failure? Atrial fibrillation can cause heart failure and conversely, heart failure can also lead to afib.
Read moreExercise and atrial fibrillation
There are many studies that have shown a "U-shaped" connection between the level of sports activity and the risk of atrial fibrillation.
Read moreHow To Live Better With Atrial Fibrillation
This article will cover the primary known factors statistically proven to increase the risk of causing episodes of atrial fibrillation.
Read moreAtrial Fibrillation And Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is common in people with atrial fibrillation. Up to half of all people with atrial fibrillation also have sleep apnea
Read moreWhat do we know about the causes of atrial fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation is - like many other diseases - what we call "multifactorial". There are many different causes of atrial fibrillation (afib)
Read moreAtrial fibrillation and quality of life
Many people live a good and rich life despite atrial fibrillation (atrial fibrillation), however there are many individuals whose quality of life is significantly reduced by the condition.
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