Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, in which the heart's upper chambers (the atria) beat rapidly and irregularly, out of coordination with the ventricles. This disorganized electrical activity impairs effective atrial contraction, can reduce cardiac output, and predisposes to blood s…
Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, in which the heart's upper chambers (the atria) beat rapidly and irregularly, out of coordination with the ventricles. This disorganized electrical activity impairs effective atrial contraction, can reduce cardiac output, and predisposes to blood stasis and clot formation, substantially raising the risk of stroke and heart failure. Atrial fibrillation may be paroxysmal, persistent, or chronic, and its prevalence rises with age and with conditions such as hypertension and structural heart disease. Clinical management addresses both rhythm and rate control and the prevention of thromboembolism through anticoagulation, alongside treatment of underlying contributors; catheter ablation is an important interventional option. Lifestyle and dietary factors are also implicated in risk. Research published under this topic includes examination of gender differences in adherence to the Mediterranean diet and atrial fibrillation risk, the management of chronic atrial fibrillation, anticoagulation strategies such as intermediate-dose enoxaparin after cardiac ablation, and the relationship of atrial fibrillation to other cardiovascular conditions including rheumatic and valvular heart disease, heart failure, atrial thrombus, and stroke, reflecting the arrhythmia's wide clinical context and its central place in cardiology.
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