Atrial Fibrillation
What is atrial fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation is a quivering or irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia. Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib or AF, can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications.
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Connect with People Who Care
Get the support you need by connecting online with others who are living with AFib. MyAFibExperience® is a place where people can share their real stories and make a real difference in people’s lives.
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Learn about AFib
What is AFib?
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AFib Can Happen to Anyone
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FAQ About AFib
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Learn About AFib and Your Heart
AFib can sometimes be felt as a quivering in the chest. Find out what’s happening in your heart during atrial fibrillation and how it can lead to a stroke and other medical problems.
Manage your AFib
Shared Decision-Making for People With AFib
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What are Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulants?
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Symptom Tracker
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For Health Care Professionals
Stay up to date with resources, information and current guidelines to improve patient care using Get With The Guidelines® - AFib.
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