Managing atrial fibrillation: An update
The classic symptom of atrial fibrillation 鈥� a fluttering or thumping sensation in the chest 鈥� can leave you breathless, dizzy, and tired. Caused by electrical misfires in the heart's upper chambers (atria), this condition affects an estimated one in 11 people ages 65 and older.
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