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Atrial fibrillation: A rhythm disturbance of the heart that results in irregular and chaotic ventricular contractions. See detailed information below for a list of 77 causes of Atrial fibrillation, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Atrial fibrillation.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
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Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Atrial fibrillation, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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Some of the possible treatments listed in sources for treatment of Atrial fibrillation may include:
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Atrial fibrillation as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Atrial fibrillation
Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms for Atrial fibrillation may include these symptoms:
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Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Atrial fibrillation as a symptom include:
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causes of Atrial fibrillation
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Electrical signals in the atria are fired in a very fast and uncontrolled manner. Electrical signals arrive in the ventricles in a completely irregular fashion, so the heart beat is completely irregular. (Source: excerpt from NHLBI, Arrhythmia: NHLBI)
Electrical signals in the atria are fired in a very fast and uncontrolled manner. Electrical ... (Source: excerpt from NHLBI, Arrhythmia: NHLBI)
Disorder of cardiac rhythm characterized by rapid, irregular atrial impulses and ineffective atrial contractions.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
Disorder of cardiac rhythm characterized by rapid, irregular atrial impulses and ineffective atrial contractions.
- (Source - CRISP)
The list of organs typically affected by Atrial fibrillation may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Atrial fibrillation mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 77 causes of Atrial fibrillation
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Atrial fibrillation. Of the 77 causes of Atrial fibrillation that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Atrial fibrillation' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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The following list of medical conditions have Atrial fibrillation or similar listed as a medical complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Atrial fibrillation based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Atrial fibrillation, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
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- (Source - Diseases Database)
Medical Conditions associated with Atrial fibrillation:
Arrhythmias (172 causes), Palpitations (566 causes), Heart symptoms (2927 causes), Heart rhythm symptoms (1589 causes), Atrial symptoms (24 causes), Cardiovascular symptoms (3192 causes)
Symptoms related to Atrial fibrillation:
Heart rhythm symptoms (1589 causes), Palpitations (566 causes), Heart attack (138 causes), Heart symptoms (2927 causes), Arrhythmia (267 causes), Heart rythms, Cardiac arrhythmia (64 causes), ECG, Electrocardiogram, Heart disease (106 causes), Hypertension (398 causes), Anticoagulants
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