I feel a weird sensation in my chest, I was told it could be atrial fibrillation.
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"Atrial fibrillation is a very common arrhythmia that increases the risk for having fast heart rate and strokes, hence we use medications to prevent both. Using procedures to treat it is also an option."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist
Read More: https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/atrial-fibrillation/ or https://www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/atrial-fibrillation-a-fib/
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