![]() There are many factors that can out you at risk of irregular heartbeat, including:įor many patients, medication and/or lifestyle changes may be the best course of action. If you have symptoms of arrythmia, your doctor may order heart monitoring so you both can learn more about how your heart is functioning. Whether the heart is beating too fast or too slow, all arrhythmias have the potential to cause serious symptoms if left untreated. Common symptoms of AFib and other arrhythmias Both paroxysmal and persistent AFib may become more frequent and, over time, result in permanent AFib. Permanent atrial fibrillation: A condition in which a normal heart rhythm can’t be restored with treatment. It may stop on its own, or it can be stopped with treatment. Persistent atrial fibrillation: The abnormal heart rhythm continues for more than a week. Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: The faulty electrical signals and rapid heart rate begin suddenly then stop on their own within about a week and usually in less than 24 hours. This results in a rapid, irregular heartbeat. ![]() It occurs when rapid, disorganized electrical signals cause the heart’s two upper chambers - the atria - to contract very fast and irregularly (fibrillate) and out of synch with the heart’s lower two chambers (ventricles). ![]() What is atrial fibrillation?Ītrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia). If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an abnormal heartbeat, also referred to as arrhythmia, cardiac catheter ablation may be right for you - particularly when medication to control it has been unsuccessful.Īt Northwest Regional Heart & Vascular, our highly skilled team of cardiovascular specialists have helped many patients correct the causes of their irregular heartbeats and return to healthy heart function and living. ![]()
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