Causes

Causes Not Completely Understood

Scientists do not completely understand what causes AF.

It is thought that abnormalities or damage to the heart’s structure are the most common causes, although some people with AF have no heart defects or damage. This is known as lone atrial fibrillation.

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Contact

Cardiovascular Medicine
Division of the CardioVascular Institute
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
330 Brookline Avenue
Boston , MA  02215
617-667-8800

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