With atrial fibrillation (AFib), the heart’s two small upper chambers (atria) beat irregularly and fast. This disruption can mess with blood flow, and your body needs a steady supply of blood to keep it working right. In this video, learn about the symptoms and treatment of atrial fibrillation.
References
American College of Cardiology. (2023). Atrial fibrillation (also known as AFib).
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). About atrial fibrillation.
Nesheiwat, Z., et al. (2023). Atrial fibrillation. StatPearls.
Why trust our experts?
Written by:
Lauren Smith, MALauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Reviewed by:
Brian Clista, MDDr. Clista is a board-certified pediatrician who works in private practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He previously served as a National Health Service Corporation Scholar in the inner city of Pittsburgh for 11 years.
