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  • How Much Do You Know About Atrial Fibrillation?
  • Atrial Fibrillation in Depth (video)
  • Atrial Fibrillation Can Be A Family Affair
  • Is An Atrial Fibrillation Epidemic On The Way?
  • Coumadin Do's and Don'ts
  • 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor
  • The Stroke Connection
  • Bruce MacDonald's Patient Story
  • Mostafa Salem's Patient Story
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Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation and You

Atrial fibrillation (sometimes called "afib") is an abnormal heart rhythm originated in the top two chambers, or atria, of the heart. Though not in itself life-threatening, atrial fibrillation can cause clots that lead to stroke. There are a number of effective treatments. More than 2.2 million Americans have atrial fibrillation - up to 5 percent of people over age 65. Learn more about the  signs and symptoms, risk factors, causes, diagnosis,  treatment and  physician and services for atrial fibrillation.

See a Cardiovascular Institute Specialist

To schedule and appointment with a CardioVascular Institute (CVI) specialist about atrial fibrillation, call 617-667-8800.

More on Atrial Fibrillation

Learn more about atrial fibrillation:

• How Much Do You Know About Atrial Fibrillation?
  
• Atrial Fibrillation in Depth (video)
  
• Atrial Fibrillation Can Be A Family Affair
  
• Is An Atrial Fibrillation Epidemic On The Way?
  
• Coumadin Do's and Don'ts
  
• 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor
  
• The Stroke Connection

Patient Stories

Here are some stories of grateful atrial fibrillation patients and their families that we hope will encourage and inspire others.

• Bruce MacDonald
  
• Mostafa Salem