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- Atrial fibrillation - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
During atrial fibrillation, the heart's upper chambers — called the atria — beat chaotically and irregularly They beat out of sync with the lower heart chambers, called the ventricles For many people, AFib may have no symptoms
- Atrial fibrillation - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
The type used to treat atrial fibrillation depends on your specific symptoms, overall health and whether you're having another heart surgery Atrioventricular (AV) node ablation Heat energy is usually applied to the heart tissue at the AV node to destroy the electrical signaling connection
- Atrial flutter - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Atrial flutter is a type of heart rhythm disorder, called an arrhythmia It is similar to atrial fibrillation (AFib) But in atrial flutter the heart rhythm is more organized and less chaotic than in AFib A person can have both atrial flutter and AFib Atrial flutter may not cause symptoms
- Atrial septal defect (ASD) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a heart condition that you're born with That means it's a congenital heart defect People with an ASD have a hole between the upper heart chambers
- Atrial flutter - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Atrial flutter treatment depends on your overall health and how severe your symptoms are Treatment may involve medicine or a heart procedure Medications If you have atrial flutter, your healthcare professional may give you medicines to: Control the speed of the heartbeat Restore the heart rhythm Prevent blood clots if you also have AFib
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Managing atrial fibrillation
Nearly 3 million Americans are living with a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, according to the American Heart Association And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that number could be as high as 12 million by the start of the next decade
- Atrial tachycardia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Atrial tachycardia is an irregular heartbeat, called an arrhythmia It's a type of supraventricular tachycardia During an atrial tachycardia episode, the heart beats more than 100 times a minute
- Atrial tachycardia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
To diagnose atrial tachycardia, a healthcare professional examines you and listens to your heart A member of your healthcare team takes your blood pressure You are usually asked questions about your symptoms, health habits and medical history
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