Extend your patient experience at Duke Heart Center with the information in these articles.

• Causes of Atrial Fibrillation
  Atrial fibrillation (sometimes referred to as AFib or AF) occurs when the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat fast and irregularly. But, AF is treatable.
• Treatment Options for Atrial Fibrillation
  Atrial fibrillation isn’t typically life threatening, but it is associated with an increased risk of stroke or other complications. There is, however, a multitude of ways that AFib can be treated.