Abnormal cardiac rhythm that is characterized by rapid, uncoordinated firing of electrical impulses in the upper chambers of the heart (HEART ATRIA). In such case, blood cannot be effectively pumped into the lower chambers of the heart (HEART VENTRICLES). It is caused by abnormal impulse generation.
Also Known As:
Familial Atrial Fibrillation; Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation; Persistent Atrial Fibrillation; Atrial Fibrillation, Familial; Atrial Fibrillation, Paroxysmal; Atrial Fibrillation, Persistent; Atrial Fibrillations; Atrial Fibrillations, Familial; Atrial Fibrillations, Paroxysmal; Atrial Fibrillations, Persistent; Auricular Fibrillations; Familial Atrial Fibrillations; Fibrillation, Atrial; Fibrillation, Auricular; Fibrillation, Familial Atrial; Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Atrial; Fibrillation, Persistent Atrial; Fibrillations, Atrial; Fibrillations, Auricular; Fibrillations, Familial Atrial; Fibrillations, Paroxysmal Atrial; Fibrillations, Persistent Atrial; Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillations; Persistent Atrial Fibrillations; Auricular Fibrillation