Atrial Fibrillation

Heart’s two upper chambers are refers as Atrial e.g. the left and right atria and Fibrillating means quivering, or rapid beating of the heart.

Atrial Fibrillation happens when there is Irregular and rapid beating of the atrial chambers and the normal system that conducts electricity in the atria malfunctions. Electrical activity storm across both atria causes them to fibrillate 300 to 600 times per minute. Atrial Fibrillation whether happens at high or low heart rates, its irregular rhythm means the ventricles can’t pump blood efficiently to the rest of the body. Instead, blood begins to pools in the heart and the body doesn’t get enough. As a result the normal coordination between the atria and the ventricles is lost

Atrial fibrillation can have a range of symptoms in patients. Many patients with atrial fibrillation are unaware of the abnormal heart rhythm. The major symptom of atrial fibrillation is palpitations, an uncomfortable awareness of the rapid and irregular heartbeat. Other symptoms of atrial fibrillation are happened when there is diminished delivery of blood to the body. These symptoms include confusion, dizziness, fainting, weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath, and angina.

Atrial fibrillation causes when atria are stimulated to contract very quickly and differently from the normal activity originating from the sinoatrial node and this stimulation results in ineffective and uncoordinated contraction of the atria in atrial fibrillation, and in a peculiarly organized contraction pattern in atrial flutter. These conditions of artia can be caused by impulses which are transmitted to the ventricles in an irregular fashion or by some impulses failing to be transmitted. This results in irregular ventricles beat, which leads to an irregular (and usually fast) pulse in atrial fibrillation.

Many options are available for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Treatment choice is based on your heart rhythm and symptoms. Initially, medications are used for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Moreover taking medications, there are some other changes you can make to improve your heart health. If your heart rhythm occurs irregularly more often with certain activities, you must avoid them. Try to reduce the habit of smoking. Do not intakes unlimited alcohol. Consult your doctor for specific alcohol guidelines. You should stop using caffeine and avoid caffeinated products (such as tea, coffee, colas and some over-the-counter medications).