An AFib episode can feel like heart palpitations, a fluttering sensation in the chest, or an irregular and rapid heartbeat. You may also experience dizziness, fatigue, chest discomfort, or shortness of breath.

Chest pain may be the only symptom of atrial fibrillation, but more commonly it is associated with palpitations, shortness of breath and the feeling of the heart racing, sometimes even dizziness and …

AFib disrupts the heart’s normal rhythm, causing it to beat irregularly or rapidly. This can strain the heart and reduce its efficiency, leading to feelings of exhaustion.

If you receive a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation from your doctor and are prescribed appropriate medication, you will probably find that your symptoms such as palpitations, pounding/racing heart and/or an …

A sudden increase in breathlessness may also be noted when the heart first changes from a normal rhythm to atrial fibrillation. This may occur over a period of minutes to hours and could be associated …

There are several challenges that make these symptoms so hard to deal with in patients with atrial fibrillation. Firstly, they are very common in older age groups most susceptible to atrial fibrillation.

Discover what Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) is, how common it is, the different types of Atrial Fibrillation, what puts you at risk and how to cope with it.

Episodes of atrial fibrillation, particularly when the heart rate is fast may be very troublesome and disabling either because of the awareness of the rhythm alone or the associated symptoms of …

Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder and it is found in about 1% of the overall population, particularly in the elderly.

In particular, you should speak to your GP if you notice a sudden change in your resting heart rate, if it is below 60 beats per minute or over 100 beats per minute and especially if you are having other …