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2. Atrial fibrillation - Wikipedia

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   Atrial fibrillation (AF, AFib or A-fib) is an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) characterized by rapid and irregular beating of the atrial chambers of the heart. [ 11 ] [ 12 ] It often begins as short periods of abnormal beating , which become longer or continuous over time. [ 4 ]

3. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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   Atrial fibrillation (A-fib). An irregular and often very fast heart rate. ... Causes can include: ... Stroke symptoms usually come on suddenly and can include: Confusion. Numbness or weakness ...

4. Fibrillation - Wikipedia

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   There are two major classes of cardiac fibrillation: atrial fibrillation and ventricular fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and uncoordinated contraction of the cardiac muscle of atria. It can be a chronic condition, usually treated with anticoagulation and sometimes with conversion to normal sinus rhythm.

5. Shock (circulatory) - Wikipedia

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   Shock is the state of insufficient blood flow to the tissues of the body as a result of problems with the circulatory system.Initial symptoms of shock may include weakness, tachycardia, hyperventilation, sweating, anxiety, and increased thirst. [1]

6. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 75, Opens Up About Health After He ... - AOL

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   Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 75, sits down with Prevention to share his atrial fibrillation diagnosis and experience. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a common heart condition that causes irregular heartbeat.

7. Arrhythmia - Wikipedia

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   Fibrillation can affect the atrium (atrial fibrillation) or the ventricle (ventricular fibrillation): ventricular fibrillation is imminently life-threatening. Atrial fibrillation affects the upper chambers of the heart, known as the atria. Atrial fibrillation may be due to serious underlying medical conditions and should be evaluated by a ...