What Are The Symptoms Of Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)
The most frequent type of abnormal heartbeat is atrial fibrillation (AFib). The atria (the top chambers of the heart) quiver as a result of aberrant electrical impulse firing (or fibrillate).
The most frequent type of abnormal heartbeat is atrial fibrillation (AFib). The atria (the top chambers of the heart) quiver as a result of aberrant electrical impulse firing (or fibrillate).
Common signs and symptoms of atrial fibrillation
People with AFib may have no symptoms and their illness is only diagnosed through
physical testing. Others, on the other hand, may have one or more of the following
symptoms:
? General exhaustion
? Heartbeats that are rapid and irregular
? Chest fluttering or "thumping."
? Dizziness
? Anxiety and shortness of breath
? Weakness
? Faintness or perplexity
? Exercising causes fatigue
? Pain or pressure in the chest
What Does AFib Feel Like?
When your heart beats, you may feel a flutter or quiver in your chest. Your heart may beat
quicker than normal, pound, or race. The sensation usually lasts for a few minutes. Your
heart will occasionally miss a beat.
A regular heartbeat, also known as a normal sinus rhythm by your doctor, makes a loud
sound. Your heart contracts and relaxes to pump blood from the top chambers to the
lower chambers and out to your body.
What causes atrial fibrillation (AFib)?
AFib can cause your heart rate to fluctuate between 100 and 175 beats per minute,
although a typical heart rate range is 60 to 100 beats per minute.Common causes of AFib
include:
? Heart valve abnormalities
? Birth defects of the heart
? Coronary artery disease
? Blood pressure is too high.
? Diseases of the lungs
? Thyroid gland hyperactivity
? Heart attacks in the past
? Obstructive sleep apnea
? Infections caused by viruses
What distinguishes heart attack symptoms from AFib symptoms?
The fundamental difference is that fluttering and palpitations are important symptoms of
AFib, yet many heart disorders have comparable warning indications. Don't wait if you
think you are having a heart attack. Call 911 immediately if you require emergency
assistance. A heart attack is an obstruction of blood flow to the heart, which is frequently
caused by a clot or plaque buildup lodged in the coronary artery (a blood vessel that
carries blood to part of the heart muscle). A heart attack can cause damage or destruction
to a portion of your heart muscle
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