Atrial Fibrillation – Definition

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What is atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm that originates from the upper left chamber of the heart. It can lead to devastating strokes and debilitating symptoms that can keep you in and out of the hospital for prolonged periods of time. It can also lead to death. Because of this, it’s a very important arrhythmia to be diagnosed and treated.