atrial fibrillation

Basic Information

Description
A cardiac fibrillation consisting of a very rapid uncoordinated contractions of the atria of the heart resulting in a lack of synchronism between heartbeat and pulse beat.
Identifier
SYMP_0000226
Notation
SYMP:0000226
Category
symptoms
Synonyms
  • a-fib
  • AF
  • AFib
  • auricular fibrillation

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