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(Created page with "'''Atrial fibrillation''' (Afib) is the most important supraventricular arrhythmia, characterised by fibrillation of the atria. It’s problematic because of the following: * It increases the risk of thromboembolic stroke * It can cause tachycardia-induced heart failure (= arrhythmia-induced cardiomyopathy) * It can cause symptoms It’s a highly prevalent condition which becomes more and more common with age. == Etiology == Afib can be multifactorial and...")
 
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'''Atrial fibrillation''' (Afib) is the most important [[supraventricular arrhythmia]], characterised by fibrillation of the atria. It’s problematic because of the following:
'''Atrial fibrillation''' (Afib) is the most important [[Supraventricular arrhythmias|supraventricular arrhythmia]], characterised by fibrillation of the atria. It’s problematic because of the following:


* It increases the risk of thromboembolic [[stroke]]
* It increases the risk of thromboembolic [[stroke]]
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* [[Valvular heart disease]]
* [[Valvular heart disease]]


[[Alcohol abuse]], [[smoking]], and [[obesity]] are risk factors.
[[Alcohol abuse]], [[smoking]], and [[obesity]] are risk factors for idiopathic Afib.


== Classification ==
== Classification ==