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Signs and Symptoms

As atrial fibrillation develops, the patient may be unaware of symptoms. The condition may be discovered incidentally, when a physician notices that the patient's heart rate is no longer regular. Sometimes, the development of shortness of breath or of fatigue compels a patient to seek medical attention. Unfortunately, some patients do not see a doctor until they have suffered a stroke

Blood may "back up" into the lungs, resulting in the accumulation of fluid. This inte...Read the full article