What is Atrial Fibrillation?

Опубликовано: 06 Июль 2026
на канале: HealthSketch
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A simple explainer video about Atrial Fibrillation (also known as A-Fib or AF) We explain what this common heart condition is, its symptoms, its complications, and how can be diagnosed and managed. We hope this video will be helpful to you and those you care about.

00:00 Introduction
00:19 How the heart works
00:45 Atrial Fibrillation
01:35 Symptoms and Complications
02:35 Diagnosis
03:21 Treatment and management

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References and further sources of information:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/atrial-...
https://patient.info/heart-health/atr...
https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsup...
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topic...