AFIB is short for Atrial Fibrillation. AFIB is an irregular heartbeat causing palpitations. AFIB can effect both the rhythm and the rate. Other symptoms include weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness and chest pain.
Biggest risk factor for AFIB is age. Other chronic illnesses like heart disease, high blood pressure can contribute to having AFIB. Obesity and family history of AFIB could contribute.
If you are diagnosed with AFIB from your provider listening to your heart, you will likely have an EKG to confirm the diagnosis.
Treatments include, but are not limited to, medications and shock treatment to get back into rhythm.
Biggest complication with AFIB is the development of clots that can travel to the brain and cause a stroke.
If you or a family member have any of these symptoms, please see your provider.
