Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common forms of an abnormal heart rhythm, occurring in 1-2 % of the population. It’s also a major cause of stroke which is why it’s important to find out if patients have the condition because there is effective treatment to reduce the risk of stroke. People with AF have an irregular and sometimes fast pulse which can be checked just by feeling their pulse. Some people don’t realise they have atrial fibrillation (AF) only to discover it when they have a pulse check or an ECG which records t the electrical activity of the heart.
AF occurs when abnormal electrical impulses suddenly start firing in the upper chambers of the heart. These impulses override the heart's natural pacemaker, which can no longer control the rhythm of the heart and this causes a highly irregular pulse rate. Atrial fibrillation causes are not fully understood, but it tends to occur in certain groups of people. For example, atrial fibrillation causes include high blood pressure and heart valve disease. It also occurs in more men than women and older people. It can also be triggered by certain situations, such as drinking excessive amounts of alcohol or smoking.
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