Best Doctors for Atrial Fibrillation Treatment in Visakhapatnam

Atrial fibrillation or Afib, is a rapid, irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia), that begins in the upper chambers of the heart called atria. It is one of the most common type of arrhythmia's. During Afib, the atria beat irregularly, chaotically, and out-of-sync with the lower chambers of the heart called ventricles. Some of the risk factors that may contribute to the development of Afib include, obesity, diabetes, coronary artery disease, chronic kidney disease, hyperthyroidism (high thyroid function), sleep apnea, some lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and heart failure. Some of the symptoms of Afib include, fast and pounding heartbeat (palpitations), chest pain, fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, weakness, and reduced ability to exercise. Episodes of Afib may either come and go, or they may be persistent. Untreated Afib may lead to the development of stroke, heart failure, and other heart complications. Treatment options for Afib include medicines, procedures to block the faulty heart-conduction signals, and therapy that shocks the heart back to it's regular rhythm. Talk to your doctor if you have symptoms of atrial fibrillation.