What Is AFib?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
2. Causes of Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation occurs when the four heart chambers fail to work normally. This can happen because the electrical signals of the heart are faulty. Normally, the atria and ventricles are supposed to beat together in harmony. However, in AFIB, the atria beat at an irregular and quick pace.
There are many possible causes of atrial fibrillation. Most of these causes are cardiovascular and include hypertension, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, heart valves diseases, cardiac surgeries, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, congenital cardiac defects, hyperthyroidism, pericarditis, and intake of certain medications.
It is essential to have the cause of the problem determined by qualified medical personnel.
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