Atrial Fibrillation SHANNON MCKEEVER

CIA #4

Atrial Fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm.

The heart is divided into four chambers: right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium and left ventricle.

During atrial fibrillation, the atrium beats irregularly.

Symptoms

Palpitations Chest Pain Shortness of breath Weakness

Causes

Abnormalities or damage to the heart

High blood pressure Coronary Artery

Disease

Treatment

Medications Electric cardioversion

Prevention

Eat a healthy diet Physical activity Don’t smoke