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Atrial Fibrillation

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Definition: Abnormal cardiac rhythm that is characterized by rapid, uncoordinated firing of electrical impulses in the upper chambers of the heart (HEART ATRIA). In such case, blood cannot be effectively pumped into the lower chambers of the heart (HEART VENTRICLES). It is caused by abnormal impulse generation.  do not confuse with ATRIAL FLUTTER    Other names Auricular Fibrillation; Fibrillations, Auricular; Fibrillations, Atrial; Fibrillation, Auricular; Fibrillation, Atrial; Auricular Fibrillations; Atrial Fibrillations
 
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Atrial fibrillation, familial 1  0   *Atrial Fibrillation.

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