Symptoms of atrial fibrillation or flutter
The condition is often perceived as palpitations, breathing difficulties, chest pain, fatigue and dizziness. One can eventually notice that your pulse is irregular. The condition is most annoying as rhythm disturbance starts. Some may for some time noticed that the condition "turns on or off." If you have had this heart disease is long, the symptoms tend to become less pronounced.
Atrial fibrillation is rare before the age of 60 years, but is found in 6-8% in 70 years of age, and in 10% of 80 year olds.
How are long-term prospects?
Atrial fibrillation can come and go for a while, but is usually permanent. Diagnosis is often by accident, by a routine examination. If you have atrial fibrillation is a risk of having a stroke less than 1% in people under 75 years old and otherwise healthy.
High age, while diabetes or high blood pressure increases the risk of stroke. According to U.S. figures, up to 15% of all strokes attributed to atrial fibrillation.
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