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Irregular beating of the atria of the heart
Atrial fibrillation (AF, AFib or A-fib) is an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) characterized by rapid and irregular beating of the atrial chambers of
Atrial_fibrillation
Rapid, irregular contraction of muscle fibers
are two major classes of cardiac fibrillation: atrial fibrillation and ventricular fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and uncoordinated
Fibrillation
Rapid quivering of the ventricles of the heart
Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib or VF) is an abnormal heart rhythm in which the ventricles of the heart quiver. It is due to disorganized electrical activity
Ventricular_fibrillation
Group of medical conditions characterized by irregular heartbeat
include atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. Ventricular arrhythmias include ventricular fibrillation and ventricular
Arrhythmia
Removal or termination of an electrical pathway from parts of the heart
atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. If not controlled, such arrhythmias increase the risk of ventricular fibrillation and
Catheter_ablation
Heart rate exceeding normal resting rate
causes of tachycardia include: Adrenergic storm Anaemia Anxiety Atrial fibrillation Atrial flutter Atrial tachycardia Atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia
Tachycardia
Sudden or unexpected loss of heartbeat
often occur due to arrhythmias (irregular heart rhythms). Ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia are most commonly recorded. However, as many
Cardiac_arrest
Abnormally fast heart rhythm
lower chambers of the heart. There are four main types of SVT: atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), and
Supraventricular_tachycardia
Anticoagulant medication sold as Eliquis
blood clots and to prevent stroke in people with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation through directly inhibiting factor Xa. It is used as an alternative to
Apixaban
Medication
recommended as an alternative to amiodarone for the treatment of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter in people whose hearts have either returned to normal
Dronedarone
Physiological reaction or injury caused by electric current
Larger currents can result in tissue damage and may trigger ventricular fibrillation or cardiac arrest. If death results from an electric shock the cause
Electrical_injury
development of new markers and therapies for atrial and ventricular fibrillation. Haïssaguerre was born in Bayonne, France. He became a Professor of Cardiology
Michel_Haïssaguerre
Antiarrhythmic medication
includes ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, and wide complex tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
Amiodarone
Death of a region of brain cells due to poor blood flow
diabetes mellitus, a previous TIA, end-stage kidney disease, and atrial fibrillation. An ischemic stroke is typically caused by blockage of a blood vessel
Stroke
Estimation of stroke risk in some patients
for estimating the risk of stroke in people with non-rheumatic atrial fibrillation (AF), a common and serious heart arrhythmia associated with thromboembolic
CHA2DS2–VASc_score
Abnormal heart rhythm due to faulty electrical connections in the heart
atrial fibrillation, the ECG shows a rapid polymorphic wide-complex tachycardia (without torsades de pointes). This combination of atrial fibrillation and
Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome
Wolff–Parkinson–White_syndrome
Abnormally fast rhythm of the heart's ventricles
oxygen to the brain. Ventricular tachycardia may result in ventricular fibrillation (VF) and turn into cardiac arrest. This conversion of the VT into VF
Ventricular_tachycardia
Medical condition of the heart
rhythms. Asystole is different from very fine occurrences of ventricular fibrillation, though both have a poor prognosis, and untreated fine VF will lead to
Asystole
a misnomer. Pulmonary vein isolation has been the mainstay of atrial fibrillation reduction, but in many cases there are other sources of arrhythmia, including
Ligament_of_Marshall
Medical diagnostic method
1-year risk of major bleeding in people taking anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation (AF). It was developed in 2010 with data from 3,978 people in the Euro
HAS-BLED
Abnormal heart rhythm beginning in the atria
into atrial fibrillation (AF). But rarely does it persist for months or years. Similar to the abnormal heart rhythm atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter
Atrial_flutter
Anticoagulant drug
vein thrombosis and pulmonary emboli and prevent blood clots in atrial fibrillation and following hip or knee surgery. It is taken by mouth. Common side
Rivaroxaban
2012 video game
Fibrillation is a 2012 first-person perspective video game created by Egor Rezenov. The story follows a man named Ewan as he travels between life and death
Fibrillation_(video_game)
Medical condition
Familial atrial fibrillation is an autosomal dominant heart condition that causes disruptions in the heart's normal rhythm. This condition is characterized
Familial_atrial_fibrillation
Anticoagulant medication, sold as Pradaxa and other brands
and prevent blood clots and to prevent stroke in people with atrial fibrillation. It is commonly used to prevent blood clots following hip or knee replacement
Dabigatran
Electrical shock or medications to interrupt cardiac arrhythmia
resuscitation measure for cardiac arrest associated with ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia.) Pharmacological cardioversion
Cardioversion
Skipped beat with atrial origin
risk of atrial fibrillation and/or ischemic stroke. The threshold for number of PACs which substantially raises the risk atrial fibrillation is debatable
Premature_atrial_contraction
Minor form of stroke
pathology leading to TIA and stroke is a cardiac condition called atrial fibrillation, where poor coordination of heart contraction may lead to the formation
Transient_ischemic_attack
Heart rhythm medication
drugs that are used to suppress abnormal heart rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia and ventricular tachycardia. Many attempts
Antiarrhythmic_agent
Veins that transfer oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart
the pulmonary vein as the predominant trigger for atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation frequently results from bursts of tachycardia that originate
Pulmonary_vein
Heart condition
Primary ventricular fibrillation (PVF) is an unpredictable and potentially fatal arrhythmia occurring during the acute phase of a myocardial infarction
Primary ventricular fibrillation
Primary_ventricular_fibrillation
Alcohol-associated arrhythmia condition
It is unclear how common this syndrome is. 5-10% of cases of atrial fibrillation may be related to this condition, but it could be as high as 63%. Cardiologists
Holiday_heart_syndrome
Unfavorable result of disease or medical treatment
difficile. The most effective preventive measure is hand-hygiene. Atrial fibrillation is a type of arrhythmia characterized by rapid and irregular heart rhythms
Complication_(medicine)
Examination of the heart's electrical activity
abnormalities, including: Cardiac rhythm disturbances, such as atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia Inadequate coronary artery blood flow, such
Electrocardiography
Disruption of heart rhythm from a blow
normal heart electrical activity, followed instantly by ventricular fibrillation, complete disorganization of the heart's pumping function, and cardiac
Commotio_cordis
Branch of medicine dealing with the heart
potentially fatal sustained ventricular tachycardia (VT) or ventricular fibrillation (VF) in the future. Sometimes a series of electrophysiology-study drug
Cardiology
Treatment for life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias
treatment for life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, specifically ventricular fibrillation (V-Fib) and non-perfusing ventricular tachycardia (V-Tach). Defibrillation
Defibrillation
Plant-derived medication
treat various heart conditions. Most frequently it is used for atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and heart failure. Digoxin is one of the oldest medications
Digoxin
Technology for atrial fibrillation
devices that is designed to detect and monitor the incidence of atrial fibrillation in patients. The technology was designed, patented, and is currently
AFIB_Technology
American cardiologist and electrophysiologist
e. a heart rhythm specialist. Natale is known for his work in atrial fibrillation ablation, and he is currently the executive director at the Texas Cardiac
Andrea_Natale
Medical condition
size. Also, a study found that LAE can occur as a consequence of atrial fibrillation (AF), although another study found that AF by itself does not cause LAE
Left_atrial_enlargement
Interruption of cardiac blood supply
Disturbances of heart rhythms, including atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation and heart block can arise as a result of ischemia
Myocardial_infarction
Chemical compound
synthetic analog of omega-3 epoxyeicosatrienoic acids developed for atrial fibrillation. Berlin, Sarah; Goette, Andreas; Summo, Luciana; Lossie, Janine; Gebauer
OMT-28
American surgeon (born 1953)
the creator of the Wolf Mini Maze, a procedure used to correct atrial fibrillation (AF). Wolf previously hosted a weekly radio show, "Take Charge of Your
Randall_Wolf
Medical condition
syndrome with abnormal atrial rhythms such as atrial tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, and flutter. These rhythms increases the risk of clot formation in the
Sinus_node_dysfunction
Genus of flowering plants in the family Plantaginaceae
irregular (and often fast) atrial fibrillation. Digitalis is hence often prescribed for patients in atrial fibrillation, especially if they have been diagnosed
Digitalis
Portable electronic medical device
automatically diagnoses the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia, and is able to treat them
Automated external defibrillator
Automated_external_defibrillator
Classification system of atrial fibrillation
Association score of atrial fibrillation (or EHRA score) is a classification system for the extent of atrial fibrillation. It places patients in one of
European Heart Rhythm Association score of atrial fibrillation
European_Heart_Rhythm_Association_score_of_atrial_fibrillation
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
converting enzyme inhibitors considerably reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation in patients with coexisting heart failure and systolic left ventricular
Candesartan
Medical treatment
the bloodstream and causing a stroke in those with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. The left atrial appendage is a pouch-like structure located in the upper
Left atrial appendage occlusion
Left_atrial_appendage_occlusion
Medical condition
higher prevalence of obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, atrial fibrillation and chronic kidney disease than those with heart failure with reduced
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Heart_failure_with_preserved_ejection_fraction
Medical condition
Wolff–Parkinson–White Flutter / fibrillation Atrial flutter Ventricular flutter Atrial fibrillation Familial Ventricular fibrillation Pacemaker Ectopic pacemaker
Uremic_pericarditis
International atrial fibrillation charity
and support for patients suspected of having, or diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF); the most common heart rhythm disorder. The AF Association also
Atrial Fibrillation Association
Atrial_Fibrillation_Association
Medication for the treatment of atrial fibrillation
brand name Brinavess, is medication used for acute conversion of atrial fibrillation. It is given as an intravenous infusion. It is a class III antiarrhythmic
Vernakalant
Medical condition
forms such as atrial fibrillation, leading to symptoms of palpitations, breathlessness, or fatigue. Accordingly, atrial fibrillation presenting in a newborn
Short_QT_syndrome
Chemical compound
medication used for the treatment of supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, and atrial flutter in perioperative, postoperative or other circumstances
Landiolol
Variant of asystole
struggle. Asystole Cardiac arrest Myocardial infarction Ventricular fibrillation Garcia T, Miller B. Arrhythmia Recognition: The Art of Interpretation
Agonal_heart_rhythm
Medical condition
creating the possibility of spontaneous atrial fibrillation degenerating into ventricular fibrillation (VF). The fact that WPW patients are young and
Re-entry ventricular arrhythmia
Re-entry_ventricular_arrhythmia
Perceived cardiac abnormality in which one's heartbeat can be felt
contractions (PVC), ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation), atrial sources (atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter) high output states (anemia, AV fistula
Palpitations
Post-streptococcal inflammatory disease
occur after one. The damaged valves may result in heart failure, atrial fibrillation and infection of the valves. Rheumatic fever may occur following an infection
Rheumatic_fever
Heart rate below the normal range
Wolff–Parkinson–White Flutter / fibrillation Atrial flutter Ventricular flutter Atrial fibrillation Familial Ventricular fibrillation Pacemaker Ectopic pacemaker
Bradycardia
Types of cardiac surgery procedures
mini-maze procedures are cardiac surgery procedures intended to cure atrial fibrillation (AF), a common disturbance of heart rhythm. They are procedures derived
Minimaze_procedure
by external defibrillator paddles or pads, required to break atrial fibrillation and restore normal sinus rhythm. Other common scenarios are restoring
Defibrillation_threshold
Enlargement of the heart
Wolff–Parkinson–White Flutter / fibrillation Atrial flutter Ventricular flutter Atrial fibrillation Familial Ventricular fibrillation Pacemaker Ectopic pacemaker
Cardiomegaly
Several medications which disrupt the movement of Na+ ions
premature beats, and prevention of ventricular fibrillation. Procainamide can be used to treat atrial fibrillation in the setting of Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome
Sodium_channel_blocker
Chemical compound
next action potential). The increase in electrical re-entry causes the fibrillation or uncontrolled action potential discord of atrial myocytes. Arrhythmias
Budiodarone
Regenerated cellulose fibre made from dissolving pulp
Fibrillation of Lyocell may produce a "peach-fuzz" feel.
Lyocell
Mixed martial arts event in 2026
Gustafsson withdrew after revealing he had been suffering from atrial fibrillation and recurring heart rushes, and was replaced by promotional newcomer
UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres
UFC_Fight_Night:_Fiziev_vs._Torres
Failure of the heart to provide sufficient blood flow throughout the body
include coronary artery disease, heart attack, high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, valvular heart disease, excessive alcohol consumption, infection, and
Heart_failure
Type of abnormal heart rhythm
episodes may also persist and possibly degenerate into ventricular fibrillation, leading to sudden death in the absence of prompt medical intervention
Torsades_de_pointes
British statesman and writer (1874–1965)
Commander of the new SHAEF). Churchill became seriously ill with atrial fibrillation and was forced to remain in Tunis, until after Christmas while specialists
Winston_Churchill
An Af-nest or Atrial Fibrillation Nest (AFN) is a locus or cluster in the atrial wall with distinct electrical features and properties originated by fibrillar
Af-nest
American astronaut (1924–1993)
U.S. crewed orbital spaceflight, but was grounded in 1962 by atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm. In March 1972, he was medically cleared to
Deke_Slayton
Autoimmune disease resulting in uncontrollable jerking motions
Wolff–Parkinson–White Flutter / fibrillation Atrial flutter Ventricular flutter Atrial fibrillation Familial Ventricular fibrillation Pacemaker Ectopic pacemaker
Sydenham's_chorea
Inflammation of the pericardium
Wolff–Parkinson–White Flutter / fibrillation Atrial flutter Ventricular flutter Atrial fibrillation Familial Ventricular fibrillation Pacemaker Ectopic pacemaker
Pericarditis
Sudden temporary weakening of the heart muscle
Wolff–Parkinson–White Flutter / fibrillation Atrial flutter Ventricular flutter Atrial fibrillation Familial Ventricular fibrillation Pacemaker Ectopic pacemaker
Takotsubo_cardiomyopathy
Medical device
therapy for patients at risk for sudden cardiac death due to ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. "AICD" was trademarked by the Boston Scientific
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
Implantable_cardioverter-defibrillator
Chest discomfort due to disorder of the heart muscles
Wolff–Parkinson–White Flutter / fibrillation Atrial flutter Ventricular flutter Atrial fibrillation Familial Ventricular fibrillation Pacemaker Ectopic pacemaker
Angina
Part of the cardiac cycle when a heart chamber contracts
Loss of normal electrical conduction in the heart—as seen during atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and complete heart block—may eliminate atrial systole
Systole
Disease involving heart or blood vessels
Wolff–Parkinson–White Flutter / fibrillation Atrial flutter Ventricular flutter Atrial fibrillation Familial Ventricular fibrillation Pacemaker Ectopic pacemaker
Cardiovascular_disease
Hematoma usually associated with traumatic brain injury
Wolff–Parkinson–White Flutter / fibrillation Atrial flutter Ventricular flutter Atrial fibrillation Familial Ventricular fibrillation Pacemaker Ectopic pacemaker
Subdural_hematoma
Blockage of a blood vessel by a circulatory mass (embolus)
originate in the heart (from a thrombus in the left atrium, following atrial fibrillation or be a septic embolus resulting from endocarditis). Emboli of cardiac
Embolism
Medical condition
infarction (a heart attack), abnormal heart rhythms (such as atrial fibrillation), uncontrolled high blood pressure, or the person's failure to maintain
Acute decompensated heart failure
Acute_decompensated_heart_failure
Blood clot within the heart's blood vessels
Wolff–Parkinson–White Flutter / fibrillation Atrial flutter Ventricular flutter Atrial fibrillation Familial Ventricular fibrillation Pacemaker Ectopic pacemaker
Coronary_thrombosis
Death or injury by passage of electricity
cardiac arrest is typically ventricular fibrillation as opposed to ventricular asystole. Ventricular fibrillation prevents effective pumping of blood through
Electrocution
Medical condition
considered as a possible transition stage between ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation, and is a critically unstable arrhythmia that can result in sudden cardiac
Ventricular_flutter
Inflammation of the heart's inner layer (endocardium)
Wolff–Parkinson–White Flutter / fibrillation Atrial flutter Ventricular flutter Atrial fibrillation Familial Ventricular fibrillation Pacemaker Ectopic pacemaker
Endocarditis
Inflammation of the heart muscle
ventricular arrhythmias like sustained ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation. Electrocardiogram findings of ST elevations with upward concavity and
Myocarditis
Chemical compound
antiarrhythmic agent that is indicated for acute cardioconversion of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter of a recent onset to sinus rhythm. It exerts its antiarrhythmic
Ibutilide
Medical condition
minimum heart rate and to record instances of atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation, two common secondary conditions that can accompany third-degree AV block
Third-degree atrioventricular block
Third-degree_atrioventricular_block
Medical condition
to the tachycardia or arrhythmia (e.g. palpitations). Though atrial fibrillation is the most common cause of TIC, several tachycardias and arrhythmias
Tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy
Tachycardia-induced_cardiomyopathy
Antiarrhythmic medication
occurrence of atrial fibrillation and flutter arrhythmias, and for chemical cardioversion to sinus rhythm from atrial fibrillation and flutter. Based on
Dofetilide
Treatment for life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias
Precordial thump is a medical procedure used in the treatment of ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia under certain conditions. The procedure
Precordial_thump
Type of heart surgery
also known as maze procedure, is a type of heart surgery for atrial fibrillation. "Maze" refers to the series of incisions arranged in a maze-like pattern
Cox_maze_procedure
Cardiac network of neurons and ganglia
failure. Dysfunction in the ICNS is implicated in arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation), sick sinus syndrome, heart failure, and sudden cardiac death. Its role
Intrinsic cardiac nervous system
Intrinsic_cardiac_nervous_system
Species of wasp
with a blood pressure of 111/63. A subsequent ECG demonstrated atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. V. crabro venom contains neurotransmitters
European_hornet
Endocrine disease
cardiovascular dysfunction (including heart rate and presence of atrial fibrillation or congestive heart failure), central nervous system (CNS) dysfunction
Thyroid_storm
Medical condition
sudden death A type of a deadly ventricular arrhythmia - Ventricular fibrillation pattern seen on an ECG Specialty Cardiology Causes Ion channelopathies:
Sudden arrhythmic death syndrome
Sudden_arrhythmic_death_syndrome
Tactile arterial palpation of the heartbeat by fingertips
atrial fibrillation. A normal pulse is regular in rhythm and force. An irregular pulse may be due to sinus arrhythmia, ectopic beats, atrial fibrillation, paroxysmal
Pulse
Heart disease with narrowing of valve
cardiac output demand as in the case of exercise and pregnancy. Atrial fibrillation is a common complication of resulting left atrial enlargement, which
Mitral_stenosis
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