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Atrial fibrillation relates to the fast and chaotic beating of the atrial chambers, which mainly affects older people. The risk of developing atrial fibrillation increases past the age of 60, mainly due to the wear and tear that may affect the heart's function as a person ages.
Follow the links below to find information on atrial fibrillation.
Reviewed September 2009
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Stroke prevention for high risk groups
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Better Health Channel
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Certain conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) can substantially increase a person's risk of stroke. Methods of reducing the risk include medications, surgery and lifestyle changes.
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Jun 2009
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Heart conditions - atrial fibrillation
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Better Health Channel
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a type of arrhythmia. The heart beats abnormally and this can cause palpitations or a fluttering heartbeat, irregular heartbeat, chest pains, dizziness or fainting spells. AF can remain undetected for long periods of time. Untreated, complications may include stroke and heart attack. Treatment options include medication, surgery and electric shock therapy. An artificial pacemaker may be inserted to maintain regular heart rhythm.
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Apr 2009
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Atrial fibrillation (AF)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a type of arrhythmia of the heart. Atrial fibrillation results from disorganized electrical activity in the atria of the heart.
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Jul 2008
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Cardiac ablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Cardiac ablation for the treatment of heart rhythm disorder is a procedure in which radiofrequency energy is used to destroy (or ablate) abnormal tissue in the heart.
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May 2008
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Arrhythmia
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to information arrhythmia, including palpitations, Long QT Syndrome and atrial fibrillation.
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Mar 2007
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Atrial fibrillation: information for you, and your family, whanau, and friends
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New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG)
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This booklet is for people who have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation or flutter. It has been written to help you to better understand your condition and how it is best managed. Families, whnau and friends of people with atrial fibrillation or flutter may also find this booklet useful.
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Jan 2006
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The management of people with atrial fibrillation and flutter
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New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG)
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The purpose of this guideline is to provide an evidence-based summary of effective practice in the assessment and management of atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter (AFL) in New Zealand.
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May 2005
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Warfarin: balancing the benefits and harms
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Australian Prescriber
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The benefits of warfarin therapy are substantial in the prevention of arterial and venous thrombosis, and in the primary and secondary prevention of stroke related to non-rheumatic atrial fibrillation. The major risk of warfarin is bleeding, which can cause significant morbidity or mortality.
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Aug 2004
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Systematic review of intraoperative ablation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation
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Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
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The aim of this review was to assess the safety and efficacy of intraoperative surgical ablation techniques for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) in comparison to other surgical procedures, including cardiac surgery (CS) alone, or the Maze-III procedure, the current gold standard surgical treatment for AF.
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Jul 2004
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Atrial fibrillation
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Australian Prescriber
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In the normal heart, the muscles of the upper chambers (atria) contract regularly. If these regular contractions are replaced by fast and irregular twitching the person has developed atrial fibrillation which makes their pulse fast and irregular.
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Jan 2000
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Contemporary management of atrial fibrillation
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Australian Prescriber
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Atrial fibrillation is responsible for considerable morbidity in our population. Management of persistent atrial fibrillation of acute onset involves electrical or pharmacological cardioversion to restore sinus rhythm and the use of antiarrhythmic drugs to maintain sinus rhythm.
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Jan 2000
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