Afib Basics
What is the SA node (sinoatrial node)?
This chronic condition is a major risk factor for AFib
What is Afib?
A common symptom of AFib, characterized by an irregular or rapid heartbeat.
What is palpitations?
This type of medication helps control the heart rate during AFib episodes
What are beta-blockers?
This potentially dangerous complication of AFib involves the formation of blood clots that can travel to the brain.
This kind of irregular heartbeat occurs when the atria of the heart quiver instead of contracting properly
What is Atrial Fibrillation?
This lifestyle factor, often linked to alcohol consumption, increases the risk of developing AFib.
What is binge drinking?
The condition when someone feels dizziness, shortness of breath, or fatigue, often related to AFib.
What is lightheadedness or fatigue?
This type of medication prevents blood clots from forming, reducing the risk of stroke in AFib patients
What are anticoagulants (blood thinners)?
This long-term management approach is aimed at controlling heart rate and rhythm in AFib patients.
What is rate control or rhythm therapy?
The normal range for the heart's rhythm is between this number of beats per minute.
What is 60-100 beats per minute?
AFib is more common in individuals over this age.
What is 60?
This test, involving electrodes placed on the chest, is used to monitor heart rhythm
This procedure can destroy the small areas of heart tissue causing irregular electrical signals
This sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep can increase your risk for afib.
What is sleep apnea?
AFib can cause the atria to beat at this many times faster than normal
What is 300 to 600 beats per minute?
This condition involving high blood sugar levels is also a significant risk factor for AFib.
What is diabetes?
This medical imaging technique can be used to examine the heart’s structure and its function in AFib patients
What is an echocardiogram?
This type of surgery involves cutting small areas of the heart to prevent abnormal electrical pathways.
What is a maze procedure?
This lifestyle change can help reduce the severity of AFib symptoms, especially if overweight.
What is weight loss?
This is the most common type of arrhythmia seen in the general population.
What is atrial fibrillation?
This genetic factor can also contribute to an increased risk of AFib.
What is a family history of AFib?
A patient with AFib may undergo this procedure to restore a normal rhythm, often done when other methods fail.
What is a cardioversion?
This device is implanted under the skin to regulate the heart rhythm in severe cases of AFib.
This minimally invasive option is considered when a patient cannot tolerate anticoagulation.
What is a Watchman (LAAO device)?