Atrial fibrillation - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jan 14, 2026 · Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm. An irregular heart rhythm is called an arrhythmia. AFib can lead to blood clots in the heart. The condition also increases …
Atrial fibrillation - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) may be diagnosed when a health checkup is done for another reason. To diagnose AFib, the healthcare professional examines you and listens to your heart.
Atrial fibrillation ablation - Mayo Clinic
Apr 9, 2024 · Learn how heat or cold energy can treat an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Atrial flutter - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Aug 29, 2024 · A person can have both atrial flutter and AFib. Atrial flutter may not cause symptoms. But some people may have a pounding, rapid heartbeat and chest pain. Fainting or almost fainting also …
Atrial fibrillation care at Mayo Clinic
Jan 14, 2026 · Mayo Clinic staff in the Heart Rhythm Clinic has extensive experience and expertise in diagnosing and treating people with atrial fibrillation and other heart rhythm disorders.
Mayo Clinic Q & A: Why a fluttering heart could lead to stroke
May 29, 2025 · Atrial fibrillation is a common type of heart rhythm disorder where the heart doesn't beat efficiently. This makes the heart unable to pump enough blood out to the body with each heartbeat. …
Atrial septal defect (ASD) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jan 23, 2024 · An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole between the heart's upper chambers. The heart problem is present at birth. It is a type of congenital heart defect.
Atrial tachycardia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Overview Atrial tachycardia is an irregular heartbeat, called an arrhythmia. It's a type of supraventricular tachycardia. During an atrial tachycardia episode, the heart beats more than 100 times a minute. …
Mayo Clinic offers new innovative therapy to treat atrial fibrillation
Jul 30, 2024 · The therapy, called pulsed field ablation (PFA), has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and represents a significant milestone in treating atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Atrial tachycardia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Living with atrial tachycardia? Connect with others like you for support and answers to your questions in the Heart Rhythm Conditions support group on Mayo Clinic Connect, a patient community.