Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular and often accelerated heart rhythm. According to the Mayo Clinic, left untreated, AFib can lead to blood clots in the heart, which increases the risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications.
How does AFib originate?
AFib most often...
Atrial fibrillation, often referred to as "AFib," is more common among men than women. Johns Hopkins Medicine notes AFib is caused by extremely fast and irregular beats from the upper chambers of the heart. Males are more likely than women to develop AFib, though that does not mean the condition is...