10 AFib Symptoms
Article Sources
- 1. ’Atrial fibrillation.’ Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/atrial-fibrillation/symptoms-causes/syc-20350624
- 2. ’What is Atrial Fibrillation (AFib or AF?) American Heart Association. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/atrial-fibrillation/what-is-atrial-fibrillation-afib-or-af
10. Chest Pain or Pressure
When an AFib episode causes chest pain or pressure, it's time to seek emergency treatment. A clot formed in one of the atria may clog or completely block an artery that nourishes the heart muscle, causing it to spasm. In some ways, it's like having a stroke in the heart.2’What is Atrial Fibrillation (AFib or AF?) American Heart Association. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/atrial-fibrillation/what-is-atrial-fibrillation-afib-or-af
It's called a myocardial infarction or heart attack. Even if the chest pain goes away on its own, the person must see a doctor or go to an emergency room to have it checked.
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