Conditions (Cardio-Respiratory) Flashcards
1
Q
Atrial fibrillation- what, cause, symptoms, treatment
A
- irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate
- dizziness, shortness of breath, tiredness
cause:
- abnormal electrical impulses fire at the atria, disrupting the rhythm of a heart
treatment:
- medication (often to prevent stroke)
- ablation surgery
