Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow to the body.

During atrial fibrillation, the heart's two upper chambers (the atria) beat chaotically and irregularly — out of coordination with the two lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart. Atrial fibrillation symptoms often include heart palpitations, shortness of breath and weakness. Episodes of atrial fibrillation can come and go, or you may develop atrial fibrillation that doesn't go away and may require treatment.

Although atrial fibrillation itself usually isn't life-threatening, it is a serious medical condition that sometimes requires emergency treatment. It can lead to complications. Atrial fibrillation may lead to blood clots forming in the heart that may circulate to other organs and lead to blocked blood flow (ischemia). Treatments for atrial fibrillation may include medications and other interventions to try to alter the heart's electrical system.

Atrial Fibrillation - Our Story


My mom suffered from "Intermittent Atrial Fibrillation"! Since the symptoms were intermittent she was told to use a certain medication if needed. I never investigated her symptoms and diagnosis thoroughly myself and accepted the situation as is. After her stroke I was told by the doctors that the cause of her stroke was due to her Atrial Fibrillation.

STATEMENT: Never brush off Atrial Fibrillation or Intermittent Atrial Fibrillation as a "not so dangerous ailment" as it landed my mom in a hospital with a stroke, mentally and physically scarred for life! If you are not happy to only take medication please also look at other treatments.