Atrial Fibrillation Definition

noun
Fibrillation in which the normal rhythmical contractions of the cardiac atria are replaced by rapid irregular twitchings of the muscular wall that cause the ventricles to respond irregularly.
American Heritage Medicine

A cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) that involves the two upper chambers (atria) of the heart.

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Other Word Forms of Atrial Fibrillation

Noun

Singular:
atrial fibrillation
Plural:
atrial-fibrillations

Atrial Fibrillation Sentence Examples

  • He was in atrial fibrillation and had a right pleural effusion and ascites.

  • The ECG usually shows atrial fibrillation and left ventricular enlargement.

  • Problems caused by atrial fibrillation 1 The palpitation itself may be unpleasant.

  • The constant feeling of apprehension which you would experience comes from the release of adrenaline which would also cause atrial fibrillation.

  • While I was in hospital, I developed atrial fibrillation with a pulse rate of 156.

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