How common is atrial fibrillation?
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Joan Haizlip answered:Atrial fibrillation is a common heart arrhythmia. Over 2 million Americans have atrial fibrillation. It can occur in both men and women and is more common with advancing age.Atrial fibrillation is a common heart arrhythmia. Over 2 million Americans have atrial fibrillation. It can occur in both men and women and is more common with advancing age. More -
NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:Atrial fibrillation is the most common kind of heart arrhythmia, which is a problem with heart rate or rhythm. Over 2 million in the United States have atrial fibrillation, which is about 1 in every 150 people. By 2025, an estimated 3.3 million people will be hospitalized with atrial fibrillation. If you think that you may have atrial fibrillation, talk to your doctor.
Atrial fibrillation is the most common kind of heart arrhythmia, which is a problem with heart rate or rhythm. Over 2 million in the United States have atrial fibrillation, which is about 1 in every 150 people. By 2025, an estimated 3.3 million... More -
Dr. Douglas Severance answered:More than two million Americans have atrial fibrillation, in which the small upper chambers of the heart (the atria) have an irregular, quickened, and chaotic rhythm. It affects both men and women, and is more common with advancing age. The underlying cause is often coronary heart disease or heart failure, but there are many other potential causes.
More than two million Americans have atrial fibrillation, in which the small upper chambers of the heart (the atria) have an irregular, quickened, and chaotic rhythm. It affects both men and women, and is more common with advancing age. The... More -
Dr. Audrey Chun of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a serious health issue that decreases quality of life and significantly increases the risk of stroke. About 160,000 new cases of AFib are diagnosed each year in the United States, and older adults are at particular risk. Previous research has identified a number of risk factors, including obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes.Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a serious health issue that decreases quality of life and significantly increases the risk of stroke. About 160,000 new cases of AFib are diagnosed each year in the United States, and older adults are at... More
