– What is the meaning of fibrillation?
– How does this condition plague the body?
Fibrillation simply refers to the rapid and irregular contraction ( a reduction in a size) of the muscle fibers that are present in the heart.
This fast, fluttering and irregular heartbeat is what the doctors call arrhythmia, It also refers to atrial fibrillation or AFib.
Atrial fibrillation refers to a cardiac arrhythmia ( an abnormal heart rhythm) that usually involves the two upper chambers of the heart. These upper chambers are the atria.
Also, atrial fibrillation can be temporary while some lasts long which will in turn require a medical care.
An irregular or a rapid heart rate that can increase your risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications.
Some people, when they have atrial fibrillation do not experience any symptom while some people do see the signs. For others, it is only when they go for a medical examination that they detect this condition.
The signs and symptoms of this condition are the following;
- Chest pain is a symptom.
- A general body weakness will occur.
- The person might also experience dizziness.
Symptoms of fibrillation. - Fatigue.
- Palpitations, which comes with an abnormality in the beating of the heart.
- Shortness of breath might also occur.
Also, it is important to know the risk factors of contacting this condition, it includes the following;
1.Age is a factor. The older you get, the greater your risk of developing atrial fibrillation.
2. Also, people who are obese have thet higher tendency of having this fibrillation.
3. If the condition has been long-standing in the family, it can also affect the individual with the family history.
4. Heart disease, artery disease, high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease as well as ling disease are also risk factors for this
condition.
5. Viral infections
6. Stress due to pneumonia, surgery or other illnesses
7. Sleep apnea
8. Also, the consumption of alcohol, especially in excess can lead to this condition.
There are some ways to treat this condition, they iclude medications, lifestyle changes, cardioversion, ablation, pacemakers, and surgery.