Khái niệm chung
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is often fast and irregular heart rhythm that is more common with age. When this occurs in the heart, the pulse becomes irregular and the heart is less efficient.
The most common causes of AF are:
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long-term high blood pressure
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diseases of the heart muscle
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excess alcohol intake
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sleep problems
In a medical emergency call an ambulance, dial triple zero (000).
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders have a higher rate of AF.