The Heart During Atrial Fibrillation | Atrial Fibrillation Matters

Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm disorder originating from the atria causing an irregular and fast heart rhythm. Due to the irregular and rapid activation of the atria, contraction diminishes causing slowing or even stagnation of the blood flow.

The content for this website for patients has been reviewed by Dr. Heather Edwards (nominated by the British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS)).

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