PROFESSIONAL FAQS: WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION ON THE BODY?

Expert opinion from Alex T. Thomas

MD · 40 years of experience · USA

Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots in the heart. A-fib increases the risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications

Expert opinion from Mohan P. Abraham

M.D., FAAFP (Family Physician) · 40 years of experience · USA

Atrial fibrillation, if untreated, can cause lead to blood clot formation in the heart, dislocation of blood clot from heart to other organs such as lungs or brain, stroke, heart failure or chronic fatigue.

Expert opinion from Ramamurthy Bangalore

M.D., F.C.C.P., F.A.C.P., F.A.A.S.M. (Pulmonologist) · 30 years of experience · USA

Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is an abnormal and frequently very rapid heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that can result in heart blood clots. Stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications are increased with A-fib.

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