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