Atrial Fibrillation

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  • A model heart with a stethoscope on a pink background for detecting Atrial Fibrillation.

    What is Atrial Fibrillation?

    If you have AF, your heart beats with an irregular rhythm. The upper chambers of the heart (called the atria)…
  • A nurse is examining a patient's chest for symptoms of AF.

    Symptoms of AF

    If you have AF, you may experience a ‘pounding’ or ‘fluttering’ heartbeat known as heart palpitations. Some people with AF…
  • A nurse is utilizing an ECG machine to assess treatment options in a hospital.

    Treatment Options

    Are there different types of Atrial Fibrillation? Put simply - yes! Early on in the disease Atrial Fibrillation (AF) can…
  • An asian woman is clutching her chest in excruciating pain, showing symptoms of potential atrial fibrillation and stroke.

    Atrial Fibrillation and stroke

    The fast, irregular rhythm that occurs with atrial fibrillation prevents the heart muscles from contracting properly. This means the heart…
  • A nurse is holding a model of a heart to provide Atrial Fibrillation resources.

    Atrial Fibrillation resources

    Where to find more information: The following organisations provide useful information on AF and stroke prevention, as well as ways…