Atrial Fibrillation Simply Explained: What Types Are There?
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Hello everyone and welcome to a new video! Today we want to address a topic that affects many people: atrial fibrillation. You may have already heard of it, but what exactly does it mean, and more importantly, what types are there?
Atrial Fibrillation – What Is It?
Imagine your heart as a pump. Normally, it beats in a regular rhythm. In atrial fibrillation, this rhythm becomes disrupted. The upper chambers of the heart, the atria, fibrillate irregularly and very rapidly (approximately 300-600 beats per minute). The amount of blood that can be pumped decreases. This can lead to various symptoms, such as heart palpitations, shortness of breath, or dizziness.
The Different Forms of Atrial Fibrillation
But there isn't just one type of atrial fibrillation. Depending on how often and how long the heart rhythm disturbances occur, we distinguish between different forms:
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: This is the most common form. Here, the episodes occur suddenly and stop on their own, usually within a few hours or days.
Persistent atrial fibrillation: Here, the atrial fibrillation lasts for more than seven days and does not stop on its own.
Permanent atrial fibrillation: In this case, the normal heart rhythm is permanently lost.
What do these differences mean?
The different forms of atrial fibrillation have different effects and also require different treatment methods.
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: Here, the focus is often on finding and avoiding the triggers. Medication can help reduce the frequency of episodes.
Persistent atrial fibrillation: Here, active treatment is often necessary to restore the normal heart rhythm or to prevent complications.
Permanent atrial fibrillation: Here, the focus is on controlling heart rate and blood clotting to reduce the risk of stroke.
Conclusion
Atrial fibrillation is a complex condition, but there are various ways to treat and manage it. If you think you might have atrial fibrillation, be sure to see a doctor.
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