atrial fibrillation

noun

Meaning

An irregular and often rapid heart rate that occurs when the heart's upper chambers beat out of sync with the lower chambers.

Examples

The cardiologist diagnosed him with atrial fibrillation after reviewing his EKG results.
Patients suffering from atrial fibrillation often report feeling palpitations or shortness of breath.

Synonyms: AFib, irregular heartbeat, arrhythmia, cardiac dysrhythmia

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atrial fibrillation

noun

Pronunciation: ˌeɪtriəl ˌfɪbrɪˈleɪʃən

Definition

An irregular and often rapid heart rate that occurs when the heart's upper chambers beat out of sync with the lower chambers.

Examples

The cardiologist diagnosed him with atrial fibrillation after reviewing his EKG results.
Patients suffering from atrial fibrillation often report feeling palpitations or shortness of breath.
Medication is frequently prescribed to manage atrial fibrillation and reduce the risk of stroke.

Synonyms of atrial fibrillation

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