That's a problem, since untreated AFib can lead to serious health risks. Keep reading to learn more about AFib symptoms to watch for, risk factors you should know about and when to see your doctor.

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"Atrial fibrillation is a serious condition," Dr. Weisman said. "Patients really feel bad. They feel short of breath. They feel like their heart is racing. They may get dizzy, faint, and feel just ...

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In addition, Afib can cause heart failure and other serious cardiac problems. “Studies have shown Afib can increase risk of cardiac death twofold,” says Dr. Ibrahim Almasry, a cardiac ...

The most important is that AFib, a common rhythm disorder ... a clinician uses tools to estimate the risk of stroke and serious bleeding without treatment. The CHA2DS2-VASc score is the most ...

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7 %. The 1% risk of serious complications is significant for middle-aged patients, and by age 80, the increased risk might also result in a domino effect of concerns. AFib is a progressive disease ...