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'''Atrial fibrillation''' (Afib) is the most important [[Supraventricular arrhythmias|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]]
* It can cause [[tachycardia-induced heart failure]] (= arrhythmia-induced cardiomyopathy)
* It can cause [[tachycardia-induced heart failure]] (= arrhythmia-induced cardiomyopathy)
* It can cause symptoms
* It can cause symptoms